A479-1996 UK “Royal Air Force” First Day Cover – 16 Sept 1986 Royal Mail FDC R

Title:

1996 UK “Royal Air Force” First Day Cover – 16 Sept 1986 – Royal Mail FDC RAF Stamps Set on Cover

Category:

Collectibles → Stamps → Great Britain → Covers

Condition:

Used (First Day Cover) – Good condition, stamps and postmarks clear; slight age-toning/spots on envelope visible in photos

Item Specifics:

Issued: 16 September 1986 (First Day of Issue)

Theme: Royal Air Force (includes 5 stamps: 34p, 31p, 29p, 22p, 17p)

Postmark: “First Day of Issue” Farnborough (as shown)

Included: full cover with insert card (if present)

Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Era: Elizabeth II decimal issues

Valuation / Price & Recommendation:

Recent listings: One cover listed at approx US$5.86 (≈ £4.50)

Another specialist dealer listing shows part of the set (17p cover) at £20.00

Considering condition and completeness, a fair market value would be around £10-£20.

Recommended “Buy It Now” price: £15

Auction starting price: £5 with a reserve (e.g., £10) or no reserve depending on strategy.

Recommended Listing Price & Auction Option:

Listing format: “Buy It Now” @ £15, with optional “Best Offer” enabled

Auction option: Start at £5, or reserve at £10; auction duration 7 days

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