A318-“Great Britain 1986 Europa “Nature Conservation /Endangered Species”Used

🏷️ Title

“Great Britain 1986 Europa “Nature Conservation / Endangered Species” Used Cancelled Stamp – SG 1320”

📂 Category

Collectibles → Philately & Postal History → Great Britain Stamps → Great Britain: 1980–1989

🔍 Condition

Used / Cancelled (with postmark)

Good centering, no major tears or creases (based on the image)

Slight ink markings (from cancellation) on face, but design is visible

No gum (typical for used)

Perforations appear intact

You might also add qualifiers like “Fine used,” “Very fine used,” etc., depending on how sharp the impression and centering are.

📝 Item Specifics

Spec Value / Notes

Country / Region of Manufacture Great Britain

Year 1986

Theme / Subject Europa / Nature Conservation / Endangered Species

Stamp Format Single

Catalogue / Scott / SG Number Likely SG 1320 for the 1986 Europa issue (from listings)

Perforation (You need to measure — typically British commemorative perforations)

Watermark (Check under watermark fluid or watermark detector)

Paper Type (Normally British commemoratives on standard gummed paper)

Certification (If you have any certificate, mention it)

💷 Price & Valuation / Market Estimate

From market references:

A mint / unmounted copy of the 1986 GB Europa issue is listed at £1.95 in used-fine / unmounted in stamp dealers’ catalogues.

Used examples with cancellation tend to sell for less, especially when the cancellation interferes with design.

I was unable to find a confirmed sale of exactly your copy (with the same cancel and condition).

Given condition and cancel marks, I would value your stamp (as used) at around £0.50 to £1.00, maybe up to £1.50 if the cancel is light and the centering is good.

📈 Recommended Listing Price & Format

Buy It Now: £1.20

Auction / Starting Bid: £0.49 or £0.50, no reserve

Consider adding a “Best Offer” option if you’re open to negotiation

If the stamp is in especially good shape (light cancel, good centering), you could push the Buy It Now up to £1.50–£2.00, but most buyers of used issues will expect lower.

📦 Shipping & Handling Suggestions

Ship in a rigid card stock envelope or stamp protector sleeve

Use tracked / signed (if available) for higher protection

Combine postage with other listings to save costs

🔖 Notes / Tips to Add in Description

Mention “Europa / CEPT 1986 issue – theme Nature Conservation / Endangered Species” (It’s part of the Europa annual series)

Note condition issues (cancel ink, possible light soiling) transparently

Encourage bidders / buyers to examine the high-res photos (you can upload zooms of corners, perforations, back)

If you have watermark / perforation measurement, include that — it helps serious buyers

State “sold as is, no returns (unless gross misdescription)” or your own return policy