A612-“1986 UK Royal Wedding First Day Cover – Prince Andrew & Sarah Ferguson (12

Title:
“1986 UK Royal Wedding First Day Cover – Prince Andrew & Sarah Ferguson (12p + 17p)”
Category:
Collectables → Stamps → Great Britain → First Day Covers
Condition Description:
Used/Collectible. Envelope appears to be in good overall condition with some minor age-toning/spots (please see photos). Stamps: 12 p and 17 p issue of the 1986 royal wedding of Prince Andrew, Duke of York & Sarah Ferguson, cancelled with “The Royal Wedding 22 July 1986 London EC” post-mark. Item comes as shown (front and back). Not sealed in plastic. Ideal for philatelic collector.
Item Specifics:
Year of issue: 1986
Theme: Royal Wedding (Prince Andrew & Sarah Ferguson)
Denominations included: 12p & 17p stamps
Format: First Day Cover (FDC) envelope
Cancellation / Postmark: “22 July 1986 – London EC” (wedding commemoration)
Issuer: Royal Mail (Great Britain)
Condition: See condition description; minor aging/spots – otherwise intact.
Valuation / Market Price Insight:
Based on comparable listings:
One listing of the same cover from the UK sold for £1.95 (buy-it-now) in August 2024. 
Specialist site lists other similar 1986 wedding covers in the £10-£20 range, depending on condition and issue variant. 
Therefore a reasonable market valuation for your item (in good condition) could be around £8-£20.
Recommended Listing Price & Auction Option:
Fixed Price: £14.95 (gives some room above average recent sale)
Auction Option: Start the auction at £4.99 with a reserve (or without reserve) and allow a 7-day duration. This may generate interest and competitive bids.
Include Best Offer enabled to allow negotiation.
Recommended Shipping & Handling:
Ship from UK (if based in UK) or international shipping if you accept worldwide.
Use secure packaging (stiff board + bubble wrap) to protect FDC.
Postage: Trackable service recommended (UK £2.50, EU/Worldwide at cost).
Mention dispatch time (e.g., within 2 working days) and condition of storage (smoke-free / stored flat).
Additional Listing Tips:
Upload clear high-resolution photos of the front (showing the stamps and postmark) and the back of the envelope.
Mention if the envelope has been opened or remains sealed.
Note any visible imperfections (spots, toning, creases) to set buyer expectations.
Consider adding keywords: “Royal Wedding Cover 1986”, “Prince Andrew Sarah Ferguson FDC”, “Great Britain First Day Cover”, “Royal Mail Commemorative”.
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