F602-UK 1985 Insects Royal Mail First Day Cover (FDC) – Liverpool Cancel – Full

Here’s a complete eBay listing draft with valuation for your First Day Cover (FDC):

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📮 eBay Listing Draft

🏷️ Title

UK 1985 Insects Royal Mail First Day Cover (FDC) – Liverpool Cancel – Full Set 17p–34p

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📂 Category

Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1971–Now

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📌 Condition

Used (First Day Cover with official postmark)

Very good condition overall

Clean envelope with clear Liverpool “First Day of Issue – 12 MAR 1985” postmarks

Minor handling/storage marks may be present (see photos)

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🔍 Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Year of Issue 1985

Country/Region United Kingdom

Topic Insects

Denominations 17p, 22p, 29p, 31p, 34p

Stamps Included Bumblebee, Ladybird, Bush Cricket, Stag Beetle, Dragonfly

Cancellation First Day of Issue – Liverpool

Cover Type Royal Mail First Day Cover

Brand Royal Mail

Condition Type Addressed FDC

Number of Stamps 5

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💰 Price & Valuation

Estimated Market Value

£2.50 – £5.00 (typical collector value)

Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now: £4.49 – £5.99

(Slightly higher pricing allows room for offers)

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🔨 Auction Option

Start Price: £0.99

Duration: 7 days

Expected Final Value: £2.50 – £4.50

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📝 Description (Ready to Paste)

This is a genuine Royal Mail First Day Cover issued on 12 March 1985, featuring the Insects stamp set.

The cover includes all five stamps:

Buff-tailed Bumblebee (17p)

Two-spotted Ladybird (22p)

Bush Cricket (29p)

Stag Beetle (31p)

Emperor Dragonfly (34p)

Each stamp is clearly postmarked with a Liverpool First Day of Issue cancellation.

The envelope artwork beautifully illustrates a natural insect habitat, making it a visually appealing collectible.

📌 Condition:

Clean and well-preserved

Addressed cover

Crisp and clear postmarks

Ideal for:

Stamp collectors

Thematic collections (nature/insects)

Royal Mail FDC collectors

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📦 Selling Tips (Important)

Use “Accept Offers” to increase chances of sale

Combine shipping if you have multiple FDCs

Add keywords: “GB FDC 1985 insects”, “Royal Mail cover”, “philately UK”

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