A599- 1981 Royal Mail Fishing First Day Cover – RX102 14p, 18p, 22p, 25p Stamp

📦 Title
1981 Royal Mail Fishing First Day Cover – RX102 – 14p, 18p, 22p, 25p Stamps – London N1 Postmark 23 Sep 1981
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📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > Covers > First Day Covers (1951-Now)
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🧾 Condition
Very Good (VG) – Envelope clean and intact, stamps crisp and bright, clear postmark dated 23 SEP 1981. Light handling marks consistent with age.
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📑 Item Specifics
Theme: Fishing / Maritime / Working Boats
Issue Date: 23 September 1981
Series: British Industry – Fishing
Postmark: London, N1 (First Day of Issue)
Catalogue Reference: RX102
Stamps Included:
14p Inshore Fishing Boat
18p Trawling Scene
22p Crab / Lobster Potting
25p Deep Sea Trawler
Designer: Brian Sanders
Publisher: The House of Questa
Envelope Designer: Collis Clements FSIA
Origin: United Kingdom
Size: Approx. 19 × 10 cm
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💷 Valuation & Recommended Price
Estimated Collector Value (2025): £4.50 – £6.00 (depending on condition and demand)
Recommended Fixed Price (Buy It Now): £5.95
Recommended Auction Starting Bid: £3.99
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💡 Recommended Listing Format
Type: Buy It Now or Auction
Auction Duration: 7 Days
Shipping:
UK: £1.25 Royal Mail 2nd Class
International: £3.50 Standard Airmail
Beautiful 1981 Royal Mail “Fishing” First Day Cover (RX102) featuring the full set of four stamps designed by Brian Sanders, celebrating Britain’s fishing industry. Official London N1 postmark (23 SEP 1981) and Post Office issue envelope with printed filler card detailing the issue history.
An excellent addition for collectors of British industrial heritage, maritime themes, or 1980s Royal Mail issues.
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