A601-“1989 Royal Mail First Day Cover –Industrial Archaeology (Museums Year 19

Title:
“1989 Royal Mail First Day Cover – “Industrial Archaeology (Museums Year 1989)” set with stamps & insert”
Category:
Stamps → First Day Covers (FDC), Great Britain / United Kingdom
Condition:
Used (the envelope is addressed and postmarked “FIRST DAY OF ISSUE 4 JULY 1989”) — good collectible condition, minor ageing at edges, stamps intact and post-cancellation visible.
Item Specifics:
Issue Date: 4 July 1989 (Museums Year: Industrial Archaeology) 
Issuer: Royal Mail (UK)
Contains: Complete set of four commemorative stamps (19p, 27p, 32p, 35p) as shown
Postmark: “First Day of Issue British Philatelic Bureau Edinburgh” cancellation visible
Cover: Official first day cover with insert descriptive leaflet (“Industrial Archaeology / Museums Year 1989”) as shown
Addressed: Yes – named recipient typed on cover (i.e., a used FDC rather than unaddressed)
Condition details: Minor corner wear/tanning; please examine photos for full cosmetic condition.
Valuation & Recommended Price:
Based on current listings of similar items: unaddressed covers and basic market price list around approx £1.50–£3.00 for this issue. 
Given that this cover is addressed (which typically reduces value slightly compared to unaddressed) and appears in good condition, a fair buy-it-now price would be around £4.00.
For auction option (with starting bid), you might start at £2.00 (no reserve) to generate interest.
Recommended Listing Price:
Buy It Now: £4.00
Or Auction Start: £2.00, duration 7 days, no reserve.
Auction Option: ✅ Include auction option as above.
Shipping & Handling Suggestion:
Ships from Sri Lanka (or from your location in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka) — use tracked international shipping, pack carefully in protective sleeve and board, listing shipping cost separately (for example £3.50 international, or offer combined shipping if multiple covers).
Additional Listing Tips:
Include clear, close-up photos of the stamps, postmark, cover front and back, and insert leaflet (you already have good photos).
Mention any minor wear or ageing (corners, tanning) to set buyer expectations.
Specify whether cover is sealed/unopened or has been removed from packaging.
Consider offering combined shipping for other covers if you have them, to encourage collector purchases.
Use keywords in your description: “1989 Industrial Archaeology FDC”, “Museums Year 1989”, “Royal Mail first day cover”, “set of four stamps”, “UK philately”.
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