A611-1986 Royal Mail “Sport” First Day Cover – Commonwealth Games Edinburgh St

🏷️ Title
1986 Royal Mail “Sport” First Day Cover – Commonwealth Games Edinburgh – Stanley Gibbons FDC
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📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers (1971-Now)
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⚙️ Condition
Excellent used condition – clean envelope, clear Edinburgh postmarks dated 15 July 1986, vibrant stamps and no tears or creases. Stored flat in protective sleeve.
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📋 Item Specifics
Issue Date: 15 July 1986
Theme: Sport / Commonwealth Games Edinburgh
Designer: Nick Cudworth
Printed by: Harrison & Sons Ltd
Cover Designed by: Design House
Illustrations by: Jeffrey Fisher
Text by: Mike Barden
Postmark: “First Day of Issue – Edinburgh – 15 July 1986”
Stamp Values: 17p, 23p, 29p, 31p, 34p
Publisher: Stanley Gibbons Ltd, London WC2R 0LX
Reverse Info: British Philatelic Bureau & Stamp Bug Club details
Size: Approx. 220mm x 115mm
Series: Royal Mail Special Issue – Sport (Commonwealth Games)
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💰 Valuation & Recommended Price
Collector Value (Stanley Gibbons reference): £3.00 – £6.00
Typical  Sale Range: £2.99 – £5.99 depending on condition and buyer demand
Recommended Buy It Now Price: £5.50
Recommended Auction Start Price: £2.99
This Royal Mail “Sport” First Day Cover, issued on 15 July 1986, commemorates the XIII Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh and features five beautifully illustrated stamps depicting athletics, shooting, rowing, hockey, and track events.
The envelope is postmarked First Day of Issue – Edinburgh, and features the distinctive Stanley Gibbons Ltd label.
A vibrant, collectible FDC celebrating British sporting heritage – perfect for philatelic enthusiasts or as a gift for a sports memorabilia collector.
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