A640-Royal Mail 1986 First Day Cover – “The Steel Wheel on the Steel Rail” £5

🏷️ Title
Royal Mail 1986 First Day Cover – “The Steel Wheel on the Steel Rail” – £5 Book of Stamps – London EC Postmark
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🗂️ Category
Stamps → Great Britain → First Day Covers (1953-Now) → Commemorative Issues
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💎 Condition
Very Good Vintage Condition – Clean and intact with light edge wear; clear postmarks dated 18 March 1986 (London EC).
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📋 Item Specifics
Theme: British Rail / Transportation
Stamp Issue: “The Steel Wheel on the Steel Rail”
Date of Issue: 18 March 1986
Postmark: London, E.C. (First Day of Issue)
Denominations: 12p (x4), 17p (x2), 31p (x1)
Envelope Origin: The House of Questa (printer)
Recipient Label: Bernard & Sue Makinson, London
Book Value: £5 Book of Royal Mail Stamps
Type: Official First Day Cover (FDC)
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 1986
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💰 Estimated Valuation
Market Range: £6.00 – £10.00 (based on recent sales for similar 1986 British Rail FDCs in clean condition)
Collector’s Value: ~£8.50 average
(Source: similar 1986 British Rail FDCs sold on eBay UK & StampWorld)
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💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £8.99
Postage: £1.95 (Royal Mail 2nd Class Large Letter – protected sleeve)
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🔨 Auction Option (Optional)
Start Price: £4.99
Duration: 7 Days
Best Offer: Enabled
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