A621-1986 Royal Mail First Day Cover – The Royal Air Force RAF Commanders & Ai
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🏷️ Title
1986 Royal Mail First Day Cover – The Royal Air Force – RAF Commanders & Aircraft – Stanley Gibbons Edition
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📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1980-Now > Military
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⚙️ Condition
Very Good (VG) – Clean cover and insert, light handling marks only, stamps and cancellations clear and crisp. Envelope unsealed and intact.
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📋 Item Specifics
Issue Date: 16 September 1986
Theme: Royal Air Force / Military Aviation
Series: RAF 50th Anniversary of Command Structure
Postmark: British Philatelic Bureau, Edinburgh (First Day of Issue)
Stamps Included:
17p – Lord Dowding / Hurricane
22p – Lord Tedder / Typhoon
29p – Trenchard / DH9A
31p – Sir Arthur Harris / Lancaster
34p – Lord Portal / Mosquito
Manufacturer/Publisher: Royal Mail / Stanley Gibbons Ltd.
Insert Included: Yes – “The Royal Air Force” descriptive information card
Envelope Size: Approx. 220mm x 110mm
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Stamp Designer: Brian Sanders
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💷 Valuation
Estimated Collector Value (Stanley Gibbons / Market Reference): £6–£10
Recent Sale Price Range on eBay (2024–2025): £5.50 – £12.00 depending on condition and provenance
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💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now: £9.95
Postage: £1.85 Royal Mail 2nd Class (UK)
Auction Option:
Starting Bid: £4.99
Duration: 7 days
Optional Reserve Price: £6.00
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📝 Description
A Royal Mail First Day Cover issued on 16 September 1986 commemorating the Royal Air Force and its legendary commanders and aircraft. This collectible features five beautifully illustrated stamps depicting key RAF figures and planes, cancelled with the official British Philatelic Bureau Edinburgh postmark.
Produced for Stanley Gibbons Ltd., the cover includes its original descriptive insert outlining the RAF’s history and significance. A fine example for collectors of British military history, aviation, or philately.
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