A610-Royal Mail “Medieval Life” First Day Cover 17 June 1986 (Set of 4 stamps)
Title:
Royal Mail “Medieval Life” First Day Cover – 17 June 1986 (Set of 4 stamps) UK FDC
Category:
Collectibles → Stamps & Postal History → Covers, FDCs & Cancellations → First Day Covers (Great Britain)
Condition:
Used – appears clean with original stamps/cancellation, some slight fox-marking/spots on the envelope (see photos). Good collectible condition but not mint.
Item specifics:
Year of Issue: 1986 (17 June)
Set: “Medieval Life” (4 stamps: 17 p, 22 p, 31 p, 34 p)
Issuer: Royal Mail (Great Britain)
Cancellation: First Day of Issue hand-stamp (Edinburgh or designated location)
Envelope: Printed “Medieval Life – Royal Mail First Day Cover” with illustrated seal motif
Size: Approx (as shown) – standard FDC envelope
Additional Info: Unaddressed (no recipient’s name) / or typed address? (Please confirm)
Condition Notes: Minor staining/foxing visible, envelope corners lightly worn.
Given condition, rarity (this is common rather than scarce), and market demand: a reasonable valuation would be £5-£10.
Recommended Listing Price:
I suggest listing at £9.99 as a fixed price to attract interest but leave room for negotiation.
Auction Option:
Yes — you could offer an auction to stimulate bidding. Set a starting bid around £4.99 with no reserve (or minimal reserve ~£3) and a 5-7 day duration. This may encourage competitive bidding while still aligning with expected market value.
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