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A641-The Story of P&O 1837-1987 £5 Book of Royal Mail Stamps Prestige Booklet

A641-The Story of P&O 1837-1987 £5 Book of Royal Mail Stamps Prestige Booklet

£24.99Price

Title:

The Story of P&O 1837-1987 £5 Book of Royal Mail Stamps Prestige Booklet – First Day Cover & Stamps

Category:

Collectables → Philately → Great Britain → Postage Stamp Booklets & Presentation Packs

Condition:

Very Good to Excellent: The booklet appears intact, unused, and mounted inside a first-day envelope.

Note any specific condition issues (e.g., slight ageing/tanning of envelope, minor blemishes, hinge marks, scuffs) in the listing.

Item Specifics:

Issuer: Royal Mail (United Kingdom)

Year of Issue: 1987

Title: “The Story of P&O 1837-1987”

Face Value: £5 Book of stamps

Format: Prestige stamp booklet / presentation pack (includes First Day Cover cancellation)

Condition of gum/stamps: Presumed Mint Never Hinged (if unused) – specify if “mint never hinged” or “mounted” etc.

Price & Valuation / Recommended Listing Price:

Based on recent eBay listings, similar items have sold for around US $25 to US $40 (≈ £20-£30) plus shipping.

Taking into account exchange rates and UK market, a reasonable starting valuation is around £30-£40.

Recommended “Buy It Now” listing price: £35

Auction option: Start at £15 with no reserve or a low reserve (e.g., £20) to attract bidders, plus appropriate shipping cost.

Recommended Listing / Auction Option:

Option A (Buy It Now): List at £35. Offer best-offer (optional) to allow negotiation.

Option B (Auction): List for 7 days, start at £15, with reserve at say £20 (if you wish) or no reserve, and set “Buy It Now” at £35 as an alternate.

Ensure you specify shipping cost (international if you’re willing) and mention you combine postage on multiple items if applicable.

Provide several clear photographs (front of envelope/booklet, back, inside showing stamps, any flaws).

In the description highlight the historic significance: issued to mark the 150th anniversary of the mail contract of the P&O company.

Mention condition very clearly (any minor age-toning of envelope corners visible in your photos).

Allow international shipping or at least UK & Europe, specify shipping cost.

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