A485-“RARE UK 1988 Machin Decimal Definitive Colours First Day Cover 14p-35p S

Title:

“RARE UK 1988 Machin Decimal Definitive Colours First Day Cover – 14p-35p Set on Cover (23 Aug 1988)”

Category:

Collectables → Stamps & Supplies → First Day Covers → Great Britain → Definitives

Condition:

Used (First Day Cover) — address printed on envelope, stamps affixed and postmarked “First Day of Issue 23 Aug 1988 / Windsor Berks”. Good-scarce condition with light corner crease on envelope; stamps appear intact and well-centred.

Item specifics:

Issue date: 23 August 1988

Denominations: 14p, 19p, 20p, 23p, 27p, 28p, 32p, 35p (set of eight)

Series: Machin definitive (“new definitive stamps” as per cachet)

Cancel type: First Day of Issue postmark (Windsor Berks)

Envelope size: standard commemorative FDC cover (printed “Royal Mail First Day Cover New Definitive Stamps”)

Addressed: Yes (to Mr B Makinson, 25 Queensdale Place, Holland Park, London W11 4SQ)

Condition notes: See envelope corner blemish; back of envelope shows minute rust spot above flap.

Valuation:

According to recent listings, an identical or very similar cover was offered on eBay for £2.95 (Buy It Now) for “GB – First Day Cover (5685) 1988? Machin – new definitive values – pmk Windsor”.

Given the scarcity but modest demand for this type of FDC, I estimate the fair market value in the UK to be around £3-£8.

Recommended listing price (Buy It Now):

£7.99

Auction option:

Start auction at £2.00 with no reserve, or minimum bid £3.00 with reserve at £5.00 – whichever you prefer for sale strategy.

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