A618-Royal Mail Sport 1988 First Day Cover – 22 March 1988 British Philatelic

🏷️ Title
Royal Mail Sport 1988 First Day Cover – 22 March 1988 – British Philatelic Bureau Edinburgh Postmark
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📦 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1980s (1971-Now)
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⚙️ Condition
Used – Excellent condition (Envelope clean, clear postmarks, stamps intact, with information insert included).
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📋 Item specifics
AttributeDetails
Issue Date22 March 1988
ThemeSport / Olympics / Centenaries
Stamp DesignerJake Sutton
Cover DesignCollis Clements & Tom Sawyer
PostmarkBritish Philatelic Bureau Edinburgh
Stamps FeaturedFootball (34p), Tennis (31p), Skiing (26p), Gymnastics (18p)
FormatRoyal Mail First Day Cover
InsertOriginal information card included
SizeApprox. 22 x 11 cm
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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💰 Valuation
Typical collector’s value: £3.50 – £5.00 (with insert, clean condition)
High-end (mint or unaddressed cover): £6 – £8
Addressed example (as shown): £3 – £4
Market comparison: Sold listings on eBay typically range between £3 and £6.
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💡 Recommended Listing Format
Fixed Price (Buy It Now) – £5.49
(Competitive and fair for addressed cover in very good condition with insert)
Auction Option:
Start at £2.99, 7-day duration, to attract collectors.
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