A497-1990 Royal Mail First Day Cover The Queen’s Awards for Export and Technol

Title

1990 Royal Mail First Day Cover – The Queen’s Awards for Export and Technology (25th Anniversary) – 10 April 1990

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Category

Stamps > Great Britain > Covers > First Day Covers > 1990–Now

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Condition

Used – Excellent vintage condition.

Envelope clean overall with light age marks on reverse flap (see photos). Stamps and postmarks crisp and clear.

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Item specifics

Attribute Details

Issue Date 10 April 1990

Type First Day Cover

Theme The Queen’s Awards for Export and Technology – 25th Anniversary

Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom

Denominations 20p and 37p stamps

Cancellation “First Day of Issue – SW London Letters District”

Designer(s) Simon Broom (stamps), Keith Bassford (cover)

Printing The House of Questa Limited

Paper Unwatermarked phosphor-coated gum (PVA Dextrin)

Size Approx. 210 × 115 mm

Addressed to Mr B. Makinson, Hemel Hempstead

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Description

This official Royal Mail First Day Cover was issued on 10 April 1990 to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of The Queen’s Awards for Export and Technology.

It features a pair of 37p blue/gold and a pair of 20p gold/blue stamps celebrating both Export and Technological Achievement, each bearing a finely detailed design with royal crown and cog motifs.

Postmarked with “T” London 10 APR 1990” cancellation.

Includes the original Royal Mail insert card describing the award’s history, design details, and printing specifications.

A fine example for collectors of British commemoratives or industrial-achievement themes.

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Valuation

Typical market value for this issue (addressed, clean, with insert):

£4 – £6 GBP retail.

Unaddressed examples occasionally sell for £6 – £8 GBP.

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Recommended listing price

Buy It Now: £5.95 GBP

Auction starting bid: £3.99 GBP (7-day duration)