A676-Edward Lear “Verse for Children” Royal Mail First Day Cover 6 Sept 1988 –

Title
Edward Lear “Verse for Children” Royal Mail First Day Cover – 6 Sept 1988 – Complete Set of 4 Stamps
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Category
Stamps → Great Britain → First Day Covers → 1971–Now → Commemoratives
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Condition
Excellent – Clean, well-preserved envelope with clear postmarks (“First Day of Issue London N7 – 6 Sept 1988”), complete insert card included, no tears or writing marks.
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Item Specifics
Type: First Day Cover (FDC)
Theme: Edward Lear – Verse for Children
Issue Date: 6 September 1988
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Stamp Designer: The Partners (Text by Vivian Noakes)
Postmark: First Day of Issue – London N7
Stamps Included:
19p – “The Owl and the Pussy-cat”
27p – “Yong Hypertension” (Lear illustration)
32p – “Pussy Cat” drawing
35p – “Young Lady whose bonnet came untied”
Envelope Condition: Unaddressed or printed address (collector’s address)
Insert: Original descriptive card about Edward Lear’s life and work
Printer: Harrison & Sons Limited
Issued by: Royal Mail / British Philatelic Bureau
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Valuation
Based on recent online and philatelic marketplace listings (as of late 2025):
Estimated Value: £5 – £8 (typical retail/collector range)
Higher-End Valuation (mint, pristine example): up to £10–£12
Auction Estimate (starting bids): £4.99 – £6.99
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Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now: £9.95
(to appeal to collectors seeking complete 1980s FDCs in top condition)
Auction Option:
Starting Bid: £4.99
Duration: 7 days
Suggested End Time: Sunday evening (for maximum visibility)