A598-“1986 Royal Mail Christmas Folk Customs First Day Cover 18 Nov 1986 Edinb
Title:
“1986 Royal Mail Christmas Folk Customs First Day Cover – 18 Nov 1986 Edinburgh Cancelled”
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Category:
Stamps & Postal History → Great Britain → First Day Covers
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Condition:
Pre-owned, addressed, cancelled 18 November 1986 (Edinburgh “First Day of Issue” Bureau). Good overall condition – some light handling/age wear to envelope (please review photos). Stamps and postmark appear clear.
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Item Specifics:
Date of Issue: 18 Nov 1986
Series: “Christmas 1986 – Folk Customs”
Issuing Authority: Royal Mail (UK)
Cancellation: Edinburgh Philatelic Bureau “First Day of Issue”
Addressed: Yes (typed address to Mr B Makinson, London)
Envelope Size/Format: Standard FDC envelope with full set of stamps (34p / 31p / 22p / 18p /13p)
Designer/Printer details: Designs by Lynda Gray, printed by Harrison & Sons Ltd.
Mint/Used Status: Cover is used (postal cancellation)
Other details: Unusual for being addressed; typical collectors prefer unaddressed but this does not necessarily prohibit value.
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Valuation & Price Recommendation:
From what I could find:
Similar listings show this exact FDC “1986 Christmas – Royal Mail First Day Cover” listed for very modest amounts (for example one eBay listing at AU$8 ≈ US$5.26)
Specialist showing of FDCs for this era indicates modest collector demand, with many similar covers priced in the £10 range.
Given it is addressed (which may reduce appeal slightly) but appears in good condition with full set of stamps and a clear FDI postmark, a reasonable market value might be around £5-£10.
Recommended “Buy It Now” listing price: £12.00 (gives a small margin above typical value)
Auction listing starting price: £4.99 (with no reserve) — to attract bidding and allow market to set the price.
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Recommended Listing Format:
Offer both: “Buy It Now for £12.00” and “Or Auction starting at £4.99 (7-day duration)”.
Include clear photos of front (stamps/postmark) and back of the cover.
In the description mention it is addressed, show all condition issues (e.g., any slight folds, toning or envelope marks).
