646-Royal Mail “GREENWICH 1884-MERIDIAN-1984” First Day Cover (26 June 1984) S
Title:
Royal Mail “GREENWICH 1884-MERIDIAN-1984” First Day Cover (26 June 1984) – Set of 4 Stamps
Category:
Collectables → Stamps & Covers → First Day Covers
Condition:
Used (Issued as a first day cover; appears in good condition though some light spotting on envelope as shown in photos)
Item Specifics:
Issued: 26 June 1984
Theme: Greenwich Meridian centenary (1884-1984)
Contains the four stamps: 16p, 20½p, 28p, 31p
Postmark: “0°00′00″ LONGITUDE – 26 June 84” (Greenwich)
Envelope size: approx 30 mm x 41 mm stamps (as per stamp size)
Note: some light foxing/spotting visible around top left of envelope (see photos)
Price & Valuation:
Recent retail listing shows price at £1.30 for a similar item in “reasonable” condition.
On eBay, one recent listing sold for US $2.25 (~ £1.80) plus shipping.
Based on this, a valuation for your piece (given light spotting) might be around £2.00–£3.00.
Recommended Listing Price (Buy It Now):
£4.95 — this gives a small margin above typical valuations and allows for collector interest.
Auction Option:
Start at £1.99 with no reserve (assuming you are comfortable with a lower sales price). Consider a “Buy It Now” option at £4.95 alongside.
Shipping & Additional Options:
Shipping: Recommend UK Royal Mail 2nd Class tracked, or international shipping if applicable (buyer pays).
Payment: PayPal or eBay managed payments.
Return policy: Accept returns within 14 days (if desired).
Add clear photo of the spotting/damage in listing to set expectations.
Description to include in listing:
> “This is a first day cover issued by the Royal Mail on 26 June 1984 to mark the centenary of the Greenwich Meridian. It features four stamps (16p, 20½p, 28p, 31p) with the special “0°00′00″ LONGITUDE” postmark from Greenwich. The envelope is complete with all stamps and postmark. There is some light foxing/spotting around the top left corner and some minor handling wear, but overall the piece is clean and would make a fine addition to a British stamps/first-day cover collection. Price reflects condition—see photos for detail.”
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