A622-Christmas 1986 Royal Mail First Day Cover Full Set of 5 Stamps with Inser

🏷️ Title
Christmas 1986 Royal Mail First Day Cover – Full Set of 5 Stamps with Insert (The Glastonbury Thorn, Tanat Valley, Hebrides Tribute, 12th Century Church, Hereford Boy Bishop)
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📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1980–Now > Christmas
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💎 Condition
Very Good Vintage Condition – Light age-related spots on envelope; includes original printed information insert and clear postmarks dated 18 NOV 1986.
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📋 Item Specifics
Issue: Royal Mail Christmas 1986
Date of Issue: 18 November 1986
Stamps: Full set of 5 values – 13½p, 18p, 22p, 31p, 34p
Designs:
The Glastonbury Thorn
The Tanat Valley, Plygain
The Hebrides Tribute
The Hereford’s Tribute
The Hereford Boy Bishop
Designer: Lynda Gray
Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd
Format: Horizontal
Size: 41 × 30mm (each stamp)
Includes: Original descriptive insert
Postmark: Official First Day of Issue cancellation
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💰 Valuation
As of 2025, Royal Mail Christmas 1986 FDC (complete with insert and clean postmarks) generally sells for £3.50 – £7.00, depending on condition and buyer interest.
Collector market average: £5
Higher-end sales (mint, pristine): up to £10
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💡 Recommended Listing Price
Buy It Now: £7.99 (with Best Offer option)
Starting Bid (Auction): £3.99
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🕘 Auction Option
Auction Duration: 7 days
Starting Price: £3.99
Postage: £1.99 (Royal Mail 2nd Class Large Letter)
Dispatch Time: Within 2 working days
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📝 Description
Celebrate a piece of British postal history with this Royal Mail Christmas 1986 First Day Cover, featuring all five beautifully illustrated stamps designed by Lynda Gray.
Issued on 18 November 1986, these stamps depict scenes inspired by medieval Christmas customs and folklore, including The Glastonbury Thorn and The Hereford Boy Bishop.
Includes the original descriptive insert detailing the stories behind each design. A charming collectible for any stamp enthusiast or as a nostalgic Christmas keepsake.
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