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

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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