A675-Royal Mail First Day Cover – The Armada 1588 (Set of 5 x 18p Stamps) Date

🏷️ Title
Royal Mail First Day Cover – The Armada 1588 (Set of 5 x 18p Stamps) – Dated 19 July 1988 – British Philatelic Bureau Edinburgh Postmark
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📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1971-Now > Commemoratives
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🧾 Condition
Very Good (VG) – Clean envelope, crisp postmarks, minor corner wear; insert card included and well-preserved. No tears or heavy creases.
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📋 Item Specifics
AttributeDetails
IssueThe Armada 1588
Date of Issue19 July 1988
Stamp Denomination18p (five stamps)
DesignerGraham Evernden
PostmarkBritish Philatelic Bureau, Edinburgh
ThemeBritish Naval History / Spanish Armada
FormatFirst Day Cover with insert card
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
PublisherRoyal Mail
Insert IncludedYes (Historical background & collector info)
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💷 Valuation
Estimated Market Value (Collector/FDC Trade): £4.50 – £6.00
Typical eBay Sold Prices: £3.99 – £5.99 (as of late 2024–2025)
Premium (if pristine or part of collection): up to £8.00
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💡 Recommended Listing Details
Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now): £5.99
Auction Option: Start at £3.49 (7-day auction)
Include option for combined postage if listing similar FDCs.
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📝 Recommended Description
> Royal Mail First Day Cover – “The Armada 1588” (issued 19 July 1988)
A beautifully illustrated commemorative cover marking the 400th anniversary of the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
Features five 18p stamps designed by Graham Evernden, each depicting key stages of the 1588 campaign:
The Lizard (19 July 1588)
Plymouth (21 July 1588)
Isle of Wight (25 July 1588)
Calais (28–29 July 1588)
North Sea (30 July–2 August 1588)
Official postmark from the British Philatelic Bureau, Edinburgh. Includes original insert describing the historical background.
Ideal for collectors of Royal Mail FDCs, British naval history, or 1980s commemoratives.
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