A468-1984 UK Royal Mail “Christmas 1984 – The Nativity”First DayCover FDC 5-st
Title
1984 UK Royal Mail “Christmas 1984 – The Nativity” First Day Cover FDC 5-stamp set 20 Nov 1984
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Category
Collectables → Stamps & Postal History → Great Britain → First Day Covers & Covers
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Item Specifics
Issue / Set: Christmas 1984 – “The Nativity” (13p, 17p, 22p, 31p, 34p)
Issuer: Royal Mail (UK)
Date of Issue: 20 November 1984
Postmark: “First Day of Issue – London E.C.” (as shown in your photos)
Format: Official First Day Cover (FDC), complete with all five stamps affixed and first-day cancels
Condition: See description (approximate grade: very good/un-used cover, slight age-toning visible top left corner)
Features: Addressed envelope, original printed cover design “Royal Mail First Day Cover Christmas 1984 The Nativity”
Designer (stamp artwork): Yvonne Gilbert
Region / Country: United Kingdom
Theme: Christmas / Nativity / Religious art
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Condition Description
“Offered is a nice example of the 1984 Royal Mail First Day Cover for the ‘Christmas 1984 – The Nativity’ set. The envelope is addressed (as shown), the five stamps are firmly affixed and postmarked on the FDI date (20 Nov 1984) with ‘London E.C.’ cancels. The cover shows only light surface wear, minimal ageing (slight toning at upper left corner), no major creases or tears visible from front. Inside status unknown but unused. A fine piece for the thematic or British postal history collector.”
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Valuation & Recommended Pricing
Valuation estimate: Based on comparable listings:
A listing on Etsy shows a similar item for £3.50 in the UK.
A BobShop listing (South Africa) shows one for R65 (~£3.00) though condition described as “Excellent … minor natural toning”.
Given these comparables, this item appears to be on the modest side of value (likely low-rarity, common issue).
Suggested “fair market” value for your item: £5 to £10 (assuming very good condition and correct firs-day cancel).
Recommended Buy-It-Now price for eBay: £9.95
This gives a little room for negotiation and leaves buyer interest while reflecting the modest value.
Auction option suggestion: Start at £4.99 with no reserve (or a modest reserve of £5) to attract bidders, and set a “Buy It Now” at £9.95 simultaneously.
Include clear photo of reverse of envelope (shows condition, any back-toning).
Note: keep it flat during shipping (use a stiff cardboard backing) to maintain condition.
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Listing Summary
Buy It Now: £9.95
Auction: Start £4.99 (or £5) for 7 days, no reserve / or minimal reserve £5
Condition: Very Good / Collectable – addressed FDC, complete set, first day cancels
