F648-1995 Royal Mail FDC Shakespeare's Globe Theatres Strip 25p Stamps Exeter

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🏷️ eBay Listing Draft – Royal Mail FDC (Shakespeare’s Globe 1995)

🔹 Title (80 characters)

1995 Royal Mail FDC Shakespeare's Globe Theatres Strip 25p Stamps Exeter

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📂 Category

Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1990s

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📌 Condition

Used First Day Cover (FDC)

Clearly postmarked 8 AUG 1995 – Exeter, North Devon

Good overall condition

Minor edge wear and slight creasing on envelope (visible in images)

Addressed cover (handwritten)

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🧾 Item Specifics

Year of Issue: 1995

Country/Region: Great Britain (UK)

Theme: Shakespeare / Theatre / Architecture

Stamps: Full strip of 5 × 25p stamps

Design: Shakespeare’s Globe & Bankside Theatres

Postmark: First Day of Issue – Exeter

Brand: Royal Mail

Cover Type: Illustrated First Day Cover

Manufacturer: Chapman Envelopes Ltd

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💰 Price & Valuation

Estimated Market Value: £3.00 – £6.00

Demand Level: Moderate (popular thematic topic – Shakespeare)

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💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now Price: £4.99

Accept Offers: ✔️ Yes (to attract buyers)

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🔨 Auction Option

Starting Bid: £1.99

Auction Duration: 7 days

Good option if combined with other FDC listings (bundle increases value)

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📝 Description

This is a genuine Royal Mail First Day Cover issued on 8 August 1995, celebrating Shakespeare’s Globe and Bankside theatres.

The cover features a complete strip of five 25p stamps, each illustrating historic London theatres including The Swan, The Rose, The Globe, The Hope, and later Globe reconstructions.

It carries a clear First Day of Issue postmark from Exeter (North Devon) and includes an illustrated envelope with Shakespeare-themed artwork.

A great collectible for:

Shakespeare enthusiasts 🎭

Theatre history collectors

UK philately collectors

Condition is good with minor signs of age and handling.

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📦 Selling Tips

Bundle with other FDCs to increase total sale value

Use keywords: Shakespeare, Globe Theatre, Royal Mail FDC 1995

Add clear close-up photos of stamps and postmark

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