A609-Royal Mail First Day Cover – Nature Conservation: Species at Risk (1986)

Title:
Royal Mail First Day Cover – Nature Conservation: Species at Risk (1986) – Barn Owl, Pine Marten, Wild Cat & Natterjack Toad – London E.C. Postmark
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Category:
Stamps → Great Britain → First Day Covers → 1980s
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Condition:
Used – Excellent condition for age; envelope clean with minimal handling marks, original postmark dated 20 May 1986, London E.C.; light toning spot on edge as shown.
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Item Specifics:
Issue Title: Nature Conservation – Species at Risk
Date of Issue: 20 May 1986
Postmark: London, E.C.
Stamps Included:
17p – Barn Owl (Tyto alba)
22p – Pine Marten (Martes martes)
31p – Wild Cat (Felis silvestris)
34p – Natterjack Toad (Bufo calamita)
Designer: Patrick Oxenham
Printing: Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd.
Theme: Wildlife / Conservation / EUROPA
Size: Standard Royal Mail FDC envelope
Addressed to: Bernard & Sue Makinson, London (Typed address label)
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Valuation:
Typical market value (as of 2025) based on recent sales:
Average: £4 – £6
Mint unaddressed examples: up to £8
Addressed examples (like yours): £4 – £5
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Recommended Listing Price (Buy It Now):
💷 £5.95
Recommended Auction Option:
Start Price: £3.99
Duration: 7 days
Postage: £1.85 Royal Mail 2nd Class (UK)
International Shipping: £4.50 standard airmail
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Description (for your eBay listing):
> Beautiful 1986 Royal Mail Nature Conservation – Species at Risk First Day Cover featuring four detailed wildlife stamps: the Barn Owl, Pine Marten, Wild Cat, and Natterjack Toad.
Postmarked London E.C., 20 May 1986, this addressed cover is in excellent condition with bright colors and clear cancellation marks.
A lovely collectible for British wildlife and philately enthusiasts, celebrating species conservation and part of the EUROPA series.
Securely packed and posted with care.
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