F789-Royal Mail First Day Cover 1982 Stanley Gibbons £4 Book of Stamps Machin De

Title

Royal Mail First Day Cover 1982 Stanley Gibbons £4 Book of Stamps Machin Definitives Block FDC

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Category

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

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Condition

Good condition – clean cover with clear First Day Issue postmark. Minor handling/storage marks on envelope reverse (light creasing).

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Item specifics

Year of Issue: 1982

Country/Region: Great Britain (UK)

Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

Topic: Stamp Collecting / Stanley Gibbons / Machin Head

Stamps: Machin Definitive block (12½p green, 3p red centre, darker green)

Postmark: London WC – First Day of Issue – 19 May 1982

Cover Details: “£4 Book of Stamps and Story of Stanley Gibbons” illustrated cover

Printer: Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd

Presentation: Unaddressed

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Price & valuation (GBP)

Estimated market value: £6 – £10

Reason: Common UK FDC with Machin booklet pane; collectible but not rare. Value slightly supported by Stanley Gibbons themed cover.

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Recommended

Sell as a Buy It Now with Best Offer to attract collectors. Can also bundle with other GB FDCs for better value.

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eBay listing price (£)

£9.99 (accept offers around £6–£8)

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Auction option

Start auction at £4.99

(Expect final price around £6–£9 depending on interest)

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