F620-Royal Mail Christmas 1986 FDC Sheet 12p Stamps First Day Cover London

📂 Category

Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1980s

📌 Condition

Used (First Day Cover with official postmark)

Visible foxing/age marks on envelope

Insert card included

Stamp sheet intact and complete

📋 Item Specifics

Attribute

Details

Year of Issue

1986

Country/Region

United Kingdom

Topic

Christmas

Denomination

12p

Number of Stamps

Full sheet (10 stamps)

Presentation

First Day Cover (FDC)

Postmark Date

2 December 1986

Cancellation

London First Day of Issue

Condition Notes

Aging, foxing on envelope edges

Original Insert

Yes (information card included)

💰 Price & Valuation (GBP £)

Type

Value

Estimated Market Value

£4 – £8

Condition Impact

Reduced due to foxing

Collector Value

Moderate (common issue)

💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now: £6.49

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🔨 Auction Option

Starting Price: £2.99

Duration: 7 days

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📝 Description (Ready to Paste)

Royal Mail First Day Cover issued for the Christmas 1986 stamp collection, featuring a complete sheet of 10 × 12p stamps.

This cover is officially postmarked 2 December 1986 (First Day of Issue – London) and includes the original information insert card.

The stamp design illustrates a traditional festive scene and is part of a well-known UK Christmas series.

Condition:

Full stamp sheet intact

Insert card included

Envelope shows age-related foxing and marks (see photos)

Ideal for collectors of:

Great Britain stamps

Christmas themed philately

First Day Covers

📦 Selling Tips (Important)

Mention “full sheet” → increases value

Show close-ups of foxing (build trust)

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