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                                    Catalogue closes October 6, 2026
                            

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                    China - Taiwan                    C                                    
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                                Selection of over 100 1970's and 80's FDC's. Minimum cat for stamps £80, Some hand written covers, but stamps all VFU. (100+)
                                    
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                                VFU — Very Fine Used
                                A used stamp described as being in very fine condition.
                            
                                                    
                                SG — Stanley Gibbons
                                The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps.
                            
                                                    
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                    Date
1970s -1980s
                                        SG value
£80.00
                
                
                    
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                        £40.00
                    
                    
                        
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