A628- “1988 UK Royal Mail ‘Edward Lear Verse for Children’ First Day Cover (F

Title:
“1988 UK Royal Mail ‘Edward Lear – Verse for Children’ First Day Cover (FDC) – 27 Sept 1988 London Cancel”
Category:
Collectables & Art → Stamps → Great Britain → First Day Covers
Condition:
Used – First Day Cover with official “FIRST DAY 27 SEPT 1988 LONDON W22” cancellation. Some minor ageing/spots visible on envelope (please see photos). Stamps and cover mounted as issued; overall good collectible condition.
Item Specifics:
Year of issue: 1988
Subject/Tema: Edward Lear (Verse for Children)
Cancellation type: First Day of Issue
Stamp type: Commemorative miniature sheet
Issuer: Royal Mail, United Kingdom
Format: Envelope (First Day Cover)
Condition description: Good – see description for ageing/marks
Colour: Multi-colour
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Valuation / Price & Recommended Listing Price:
According to current listings and price-guides: a typical FDC for the 1988 “Edward Lear” set is listed at around £15 in good condition.  Some very low “buy now” listings appear at £2-3, but these may reflect less desirable condition or seller’s pricing strategy. 
Given your item appears clean, cancelled correctly and collectible, a realistic valuation might be in the region of £12 to £18.
Recommended Listing Price (Buy It Now):
£16.99
Auction Option:
Start auction at £9.99, with no reserve (or a reserve at e.g. £12) to attract bidders. Offer “Buy It Now” at £16.99 as above, or accept offers.
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Additional Recommendations:
Include multiple clear photos of the cover front, back, the cancellation mark, and any spots or age-marking.
Note shipping and packaging details (e.g., will post flat in a protective sleeve).
Mention that shipping to Sri Lanka (if you’re selling internationally) may incur additional postage or customs duties.
Consider giving maintenance advice (store flat, away from sunlight to preserve envelope and stamps).
Use keywords in the description: “1988 Edward Lear FDC”, “Royal Mail commemorative”, “first day cover UK”, “miniature sheet 27p/32p/35p values” etc.
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