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
FeatureDetails
Issue Date18 February 1986
ThemeHalley’s Comet / Astronomy / Space
Stamps17p, 22p, 31p, 34p values
Postmark“First Day of Issue London 18 February 1986”
DesignerRalph Steadman
PrinterHarrison & Sons Ltd
FormatHorizontal (41mm × 30mm)
CommemoratesESA Giotto Spacecraft Mission to Halley’s Comet
Insert IncludedYes – with biography of Edmond Halley and mission details
Envelope TypeOfficial 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)