F575-UK 1987 Pottery First Day Cover FDC St Ives Cornwall Studio Ceramics Hans
– UK Pottery FDC (1987 St Ives Cornwall)
🏷️ Title
UK 1987 Pottery First Day Cover FDC St Ives Cornwall Studio Ceramics Hans Coper
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📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1980s
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📌 Condition
Very good condition
Clean envelope with clear postmarks
Stamps well preserved
Minor handling marks consistent with age
Unaddressed reverse; front is addressed (typical for FDCs)
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📝 Item Specifics
Year of Issue: 1987
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Topic: Studio Pottery / Ceramics
Postmark: First Day of Issue – St Ives, Cornwall – 13 Oct 1987
Number of Stamps: 4
Denominations: 18p, 26p, 31p, 34p
Designers Featured:
Hans Coper
Lucie Rie
Elizabeth Fritsch
Bernard Leach
Brand: Royal Mail
Cover Type: Illustrated First Day Cover
Cancellation Type: Special pictorial postmark (pottery wheel design)
Presentation: House of Questa envelope
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💰 Price & Valuation
Estimated Market Value: £3 – £6
Collector Value (better condition/display): up to £8
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✅ Recommended eBay Listing Price
👉 £4.99 (Buy It Now)
OR
👉 £5.99 with Best Offer enabled
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🔨 Auction Option
Starting Bid: £1.99
Auction Duration: 7 days
Expected Sale Range: £3 – £5
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📦 Description (Ready to Paste)
This is a genuine Royal Mail First Day Cover issued on 13 October 1987 in St Ives, Cornwall, celebrating British studio pottery.
The cover features four beautifully designed stamps highlighting the work of renowned ceramic artists including Hans Coper, Lucie Rie, Elizabeth Fritsch, and Bernard Leach. Each stamp is clearly postmarked with a special First Day of Issue cancellation.
A great collectible item for philatelists, pottery enthusiasts, or collectors of British cultural memorabilia.
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📊 Selling Tips (Important)
These pottery FDCs are moderately common, so pricing competitively helps sell faster
Consider bundling multiple FDCs to increase value
Use keywords like:
“Studio Pottery”, “Cornwall”, “British Ceramics”, “Art Stamps”
