A647-Charles Darwin 1982 Royal Mail First Day Cover Complete Set of 4 Stamps,

🏷️ Title
Charles Darwin 1982 Royal Mail First Day Cover – Complete Set of 4 Stamps, London N1 Postmark, HMS Beagle Design
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🗂️ Category
Stamps → Great Britain → First Day Covers → 1971–Now → Commemoratives
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💎 Condition
Excellent vintage condition. Envelope and insert are clean with minimal handling wear. Stamps are mint, crisp, and securely affixed. Clear postmark dated 10 February 1982 – London N1 (First Day of Issue).
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📋 Item Specifics
Issue Date: 10 February 1982
Theme: Charles Darwin – Naturalist (1809–1882)
Series: Royal Mail Commemorative Issue
Designer: David Gentleman
Printing: Harrison & Sons (High Wycombe)
Postmark: London N1 “First Day of Issue”
Stamps Denominations: 15½p, 19½p, 26p, 29p
Includes: Original descriptive insert featuring biography of Charles Darwin and design details
Envelope: Features illustration of HMS Beagle and “Charles Darwin Royal Mail First Day Cover” text
Dimensions: Approx. 22 × 11 cm
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💰 Valuation
Current market range (based on recent eBay UK sold listings for similar Darwin 1982 FDCs):
Average Market Value: £6.00 – £10.00
Mint/Excellent examples with insert: up to £12.00
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💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £9.99
Auction Starting Bid: £4.99
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📦 Auction Option
Duration: 7 days
Starting Bid: £4.99
No Reserve
Optional Buy It Now: £9.99
Postage: £1.85 Royal Mail 2nd Class (UK)
Returns: Accepted within 30 days
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