F570-1989 Royal Mail RSPB Birds First Day Cover – Gannet Puffin Avocet Oystercat
– Royal Mail RSPB Birds FDC (1989)
🏷️ Title
1989 Royal Mail RSPB Birds First Day Cover – Gannet Puffin Avocet Oystercatcher FDC
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📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1980s
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📦 Condition
Used (Addressed First Day Cover)
Clean envelope with clear cancellation marks
Light handling/storage marks (typical for age)
No major creases or damage visible
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🔍 Item Specifics
Attribute Details
Year of Issue 1989
Country/Region United Kingdom
Theme Birds / Wildlife / RSPB
Organisation Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
Stamp Values 19p, 27p, 32p, 35p
Birds Featured Puffin, Avocet, Oystercatcher, Gannet
Cancellation First Day of Issue – Sandy, Bedfordshire (17 Jan 1989)
Cover Type Royal Mail First Day Cover
Condition Type Addressed
Presentation Card Included
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💰 Price & Valuation
Type Value
Estimated Market Value £3 – £6
Recommended Listing Price £4.99
Quick Sale Price £3.49 – £3.99
Premium (with patience) Up to £6.99
✔ This is a common but collectible thematic FDC, especially appealing to bird / wildlife collectors.
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🔨 Auction Option
Starting Bid: £1.99
Duration: 7 days
Buy It Now: £4.99
Accept Offers: Yes (auto-accept around £3.50+)
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📝 Description (for listing)
A beautifully illustrated Royal Mail First Day Cover issued on 17 January 1989, celebrating the centenary of the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds).
This cover features four detailed bird stamps:
Gannet (35p)
Oystercatcher (32p)
Avocet (27p)
Puffin (19p)
Cancelled with a First Day of Issue postmark from Sandy, Bedfordshire, home of the RSPB.
Includes the original information card, providing background on the birds and conservation efforts.
📌 Ideal for:
Wildlife & bird thematic collectors
British FDC collectors
RSPB memorabilia enthusiasts
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📈 Selling Tips
List under “Birds / Wildlife” keywords for better reach
Add “RSPB Centenary” in description (boosts value slightly)
Bundle with similar FDCs to increase total sale value
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