A499-Royal Mail First Day Cover Christmas 1984 “The Nativity” London E.C. Post

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Royal Mail First Day Cover Christmas 1984 “The Nativity” – London E.C. Postmark 20 Nov 1984

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📂 Category

Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1971-Now > Christmas

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🧾 Condition

Very Good (VG) – clean envelope, light ageing marks; clear postmarks; stamps intact; unsealed.

(Note: No bends or tears visible; writing on address side typical for issued covers.)

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📋 Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Issue Christmas 1984 – The Nativity

Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom

Postmark Date 20 November 1984

Postmark Location London, E.C.

Stamps Included 13½p, 17p, 22p, 31p, 34p (complete set)

Theme Christmas / Nativity

Series Royal Mail First Day Cover

Designer/Artist Based on artwork depicting Nativity scenes

Envelope Printed By Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd.

Size Approx. DL envelope (22 cm x 11 cm)

Addressed/Unaddressed Addressed (to Mr. B. Makinson, London)

Year of Issue 1984

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💷 Valuation

Collector Market Value (2025 estimate): £4 – £6 (addressed examples)

Unaddressed or pristine FDCs: up to £8

Auction realised range (2024–25): typically £3–£7 depending on buyer interest

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💰 Recommended Listing Price

Buy It Now (BIN): £7.95

Includes slight premium for full set and clean presentation.

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🔨 Auction Option

Start Price: £3.99

Duration: 7 days

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✍️ Suggested Description (for your listing)

> Royal Mail First Day Cover – Christmas 1984 “The Nativity”

Issued on 20 November 1984, this official Royal Mail FDC features the complete set of five Christmas Nativity stamps (13½p, 17p, 22p, 31p, and 34p), all clearly postmarked London E.C. – First Day of Issue.

Addressed to a London recipient and printed by Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd., this envelope remains in very good vintage condition with minimal age spotting.

A charming addition to any British First Day Cover or Christmas stamp collection.

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