A496-EUROPA 1990 Royal Mail First Day Cover Glasgow European City of Culture S
🏷️ Title
EUROPA 1990 Royal Mail First Day Cover – Glasgow European City of Culture Stamps (Templeton Carpet Factory, British Philatelic Bureau, School of Art, Alexandra Palace) – 6 March 1990
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📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1971-Now > Commemoratives
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⚙️ Condition
Used – Very Good.
Stored flat, clean envelope with clear postmarks. Minor age-related marks (light foxing near top edge). Complete with original insert and back flap intact.
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📋 Item Specifics
Issue: EUROPA 1990
Date of Issue: 6 March 1990
Theme: European City of Culture / Architecture
Postmark: First Day of Issue – Glasgow
Stamps Featured:
37p Templeton Carpet Factory, Glasgow
29p British Philatelic Bureau, Edinburgh
20p Glasgow School of Art
20p Alexandra Palace, London
Designer: Paul Hogarth RDI
Text by: Cliff Hanley
Publisher: Royal Mail
Envelope Type: Official Royal Mail FDC with printed address to Mr B. Makinson
Size: Standard DL First Day Cover
Insert Included: Yes (full printed information card)
Postmark Location: Glasgow, 6 MAR 1990
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💷 Valuation
Typical market value (2024–2025) for this First Day Cover in good condition:
Retail / Collector Value: £4.00–£6.00
Mint/Unaddressed Example: up to £7.50
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💰 Recommended Listing Price
Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £6.95
(Competitive within current market for addressed covers with inserts)
💸 Auction Option
Starting Bid: £3.99
Duration: 7 days
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📝 Description
> EUROPA 1990 Royal Mail First Day Cover featuring the Glasgow European City of Culture issue. Beautifully designed set of four architectural stamps celebrating iconic British buildings, each with fine artwork and clear “First Day of Issue – Glasgow” cancellations dated 6 March 1990.
Includes the original Royal Mail insert describing the issue, design details, and historical context. A lovely collectible piece for any British philately or architecture enthusiast.
Carefully stored, minimal wear, slight toning at the top corner as shown.
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