F569-1982 Royal Mail FDC £4 Book of Stamps Stanley Gibbons Penny Black Plymouth
🏷️ Title
1982 Royal Mail FDC £4 Book of Stamps Stanley Gibbons Penny Black Plymouth Postmark Cover UK
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📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1980s Covers
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📌 Condition
Very good condition
Clean cover with clear cancellation
Minor storage marks / slight edge wear (visible in images)
Unwritten address panel (blank reverse)
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📝 Item Specifics
Attribute Details
Country/Region United Kingdom
Year of Issue 1982
Topic Stamp Collecting / Penny Black / Stanley Gibbons
Denomination 15½p (multiple stamps)
Cancellation Type First Day of Issue
Postmark Location Plymouth
Date of Issue 19 May 1982
Brand Royal Mail
Presentation Illustrated First Day Cover
Theme Philately / Postal History
Condition Type Used (FDC)
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💰 Price & Valuation
Estimated Market Value: £3 – £6
Collector Value Insight:
This is a commemorative Royal Mail FDC celebrating the Stanley Gibbons £4 stamp book & Penny Black history
Moderately common issue but desirable for thematic collectors
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✅ Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now Price: £4.99
Accept Offers: Yes (auto accept around £3.50)
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🔨 Auction Option
Starting Bid: £0.99
Auction Duration: 7 days
Expected Final Value: £2.50 – £5.00
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📦 Description (Ready to Paste)
This is a genuine Royal Mail First Day Cover issued on 19 May 1982, commemorating the £4 Book of Stamps and the story of Stanley Gibbons, featuring the iconic Penny Black design.
The cover includes multiple 15½p Machin stamps with a clear Plymouth First Day postmark. The illustrated design highlights the history of the world’s first postage stamp.
A great collectible item for:
Penny Black enthusiasts
Stanley Gibbons collectors
UK philately collections
Condition is very good with minor signs of age. Please see photos for details.
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📊 Selling Tips
Add keywords: “Penny Black, Machin, Stanley Gibbons, UK FDC 1982”
Use all images (front + back)
Offer combined postage if listing multiple covers
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