A617-Halley’s Comet 1986 Royal Mail First Day Cover Giotto Space Mission – 17p

🪐 Title

Halley’s Comet 1986 Royal Mail First Day Cover – Giotto Space Mission – 17p, 22p, 31p, 34p Stamps – London Postmark

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📂 Category

Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1971-Now > Space / Astronomy Theme

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🧾 Condition

Excellent vintage condition – envelope clean, unaddressed, no tears or creases. Stamps and postmark crisp and clear. Includes original insert with historical and philatelic details.

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📋 Item Specifics

Feature Details

Issue Date 18 February 1986

Theme Halley’s Comet / Astronomy / Space

Stamps 17p, 22p, 31p, 34p values

Postmark “First Day of Issue London 18 February 1986”

Designer Ralph Steadman

Printer Harrison & Sons Ltd

Format Horizontal (41mm × 30mm)

Commemorates ESA Giotto Spacecraft Mission to Halley’s Comet

Insert Included Yes – with biography of Edmond Halley and mission details

Envelope Type Official Royal Mail First Day Cover, issued by The Stamp Mart, London WC2R 0DE

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💰 Valuation

Estimated collector’s value: £7 – £12 GBP

Signed / limited edition versions may reach £20 – £25 GBP

Common unsigned examples typically sell for £8–£10 GBP in excellent condition.

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⭐ Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now: £11.95

Auction Start Price: £6.99 (7-day auction recommended)