A669-1988 Royal Mail First Day Cover Transport & Communications, Europa Issue
🏷️ Title
1988 Royal Mail First Day Cover – Transport & Communications, Europa Issue (By Plane, Tram, Boat & Train Stamps)
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📂 Category
Stamps → Great Britain → First Day Covers → 1971–Now → Commemorative
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🧾 Condition
Used (as issued, with clear postmark) – Excellent condition, envelope clean, no creases or tears, includes original information insert.
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📌 Item Specifics
Issue Date: 10 May 1988
Series: Transport & Communications
Postmark: “First Day of Issue – Edinburgh”
Stamps Included:
18p “By Train”
26p “By Boat”
31p “By Tram”
34p “By Plane”
Designer: Mike Dempsey (CDS), illustrated by Andrew Davidson
Type: British Philatelic Bureau Official Cover
Theme: Transport, Europa, Postal History
Country: United Kingdom
Size: Standard FDC envelope
Includes Insert: Yes (Transport and Communications information card)
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💷 Valuation & Recommended Price
Estimated Collector Value: £6 – £10 (based on recent sales of 1988 Europa Transport FDCs in similar condition)
Recommended Fixed Price (Buy It Now): £8.99
Auction Start Price (Optional): £4.99
Auction Duration: 7 days
Best for attracting collectors and transport-themed stamp enthusiasts

