A585-1840–1990 Penny Black 150th Anniversary Stamp Miniature Sheet Royal Mail F

🏷 Title
1840–1990 Penny Black 150th Anniversary Stamp Miniature Sheet – Royal Mail First Day Cover (3 May 1990)
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📂 Category
Stamps → Great Britain → Commemorative Issues → 1980–Now → First Day Covers
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💎 Condition
Very Good – Light handling wear on envelope corners, original postmark visible, clean presentation card included.
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📋 Item Specifics
Issue: Penny Black 150th Anniversary
Year of Issue: 1990
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Stamp Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Denomination: 20p + One Penny (commemorative miniature sheet)
Postmark: 3 May 1990 – “First Day of Issue, British Philatelic Bureau, Edinburgh”
Designer: Jeffrey Matthews / Sedley Place Ltd
Includes: Information card, original envelope
Theme: 150 Years of the Penny Black (1840–1990)
Format: Miniature Sheet on First Day Cover
Size: Approx. 22 x 11 cm
Certification: Official Royal Mail issue
Addressee: Mr B Makinson, Hemel Hempstead
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💰 Valuation
Typical selling prices on eBay (as of late 2025):
Average Market Value: £4 – £7
Mint / Unaddressed Example: up to £10–£12
Addressed Example (like yours): approx. £5–£6
Collector retail value: around £8–£10 depending on condition and presentation.
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💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £7.99
Auction Starting Price: £4.99
Expected Sale Range: £5 – £8
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🔄 Auction Option (Recommended Settings)
Starting Bid: £4.99
Duration: 7 days
Postage: Royal Mail 2nd Class Large Letter – £1.85 (UK)
Returns: 14 days, buyer pays return postage
Best Offer: Enabled (accept £6 or above)
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