A616-Royal Mail First Day Cover – Christmas Ely Cathedral 1189–1989 Set of 5 S

🏷️ Title
Royal Mail First Day Cover – Christmas Ely Cathedral 1189–1989 – Set of 5 Stamps with Insert (14 Nov 1989)
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🗂️ Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1971-Now > Commemorative
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💎 Condition
Very Good (VG)
Stored carefully with minimal handling. Envelope and insert are clean and complete. Postmarks clear and unfaded. Slight age toning on envelope edges consistent with age (36 years).
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📋 Item Specifics
Issue: Royal Mail Christmas Commemorative
Theme: Ely Cathedral 800th Anniversary (1189–1989)
Postmark Date: 14 November 1989
Postmark Location: British Philatelic Bureau, Edinburgh
Stamps Included:
15p + 1p
15½p + 1p
20p + 1p
34p + 1p
37p + 1p
Designer: David Gentleman
Envelope Text: “Royal Mail First Day Cover – Christmas Ely Cathedral 1189–1989”
Insert Included: Full descriptive card with historical details and specifications
Size: Standard DL cover (approx. 22cm x 11cm)
Country/Region: Great Britain
Cancellation Type: First Day of Issue
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💰 Valuation
Based on current collector and auction data (as of late 2025):
ConditionMarket Value RangeNotes
Excellent/Mint£7 – £10Sought by Christmas or Cathedral theme collectors
Very Good (yours)£5 – £7Clean example with insert
Average£3 – £4Minor creasing or missing insert
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💡 Recommended
This cover appeals to:
British First Day Cover collectors
Christmas or religious-theme stamp collectors
Ely Cathedral or architectural design enthusiasts
Royal Mail history collectors
Keep the insert and envelope together for maximum value.
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💷 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now: £6.99 – £7.49
Starting Auction Bid: £3.99
Estimated Final Auction Sale: £5 – £7
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⚙️ Auction Option
Start Price: £3.99