A603-1989 Royal Mail “Games & Toys” First Day Cover 16 May 1989 Leeds Postmark

🏷️ Title
1989 Royal Mail “Games & Toys” First Day Cover – 16 May 1989 Leeds Postmark – Full Set (19p–35p) Europa Issue
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📦 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers (1971-Now) > Commemoratives
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🧾 Condition
Used – Excellent Condition
(Envelope clean, crisp, complete with original insert leaflet and clear Leeds “First Day of Issue” postmarks.)
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🧩 Item Specifics
Issue Title: Games & Toys
Date of Issue: 16 May 1989
Postmark: First Day of Issue, Leeds
Stamps Included:
19p – Toys design
27p – Building blocks design
32p – Dice and games design
35p – Robot and toy house design
Designer: Chris Neil
Royal Mail Theme: Europa 1989 – Children’s Toys & Games
Envelope Insert: Included (blue “Games & Toys” leaflet)
Addressed to: Mr B. Makinson, Hemel Hempstead
Condition of Envelope: Light handling wear, flap unsealed, no tears
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💷 Valuation & Price Recommendation
Source / Estimate TypeValue (£)
Typical Retail (Dealers / Stamp Fairs)£3.50 – £6.00
Recent eBay Sold Listings£4.00 – £7.50
Collector Value (with leaflet, clean example)£6.00 – £9.00
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💡 Recommended
Buy It Now: £8.95
Auction Starting Bid: £3.99
Auction Duration: 7 days
Postage: Royal Mail 2nd Class Large Letter – £1.85 UK
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📣 Recommended Listing Description
> A beautifully preserved 1989 Royal Mail Games & Toys First Day Cover featuring the complete Europa set of four colourful stamps (19p–35p), postmarked Leeds on 16 May 1989.
Includes original Royal Mail information insert detailing the history of childhood games and toys.
Ideal for collectors of Royal Mail commemorative issues, Europa stamps, or toy-themed philately.
Excellent example with clear postmarks and clean presentation.
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