F916-GB 1987 Scottish Heraldry FDC – Order of the Thistle Set – Isle of Bute Fir

🏷️ Title

GB 1987 Scottish Heraldry FDC – Order of the Thistle Set – Isle of Bute First Day Cover – Addressed

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📂 Category

Stamps > Great Britain > First Day Covers > 1980s

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📊 Condition

Good used condition

Clean envelope with clear First Day of Issue postmark (21 July 1987 – Isle of Bute)

Addressed (typed address visible)

Slight storage marks on back (minor)

Stamps intact and well preserved

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📌 Item Specifics

Year of Issue: 1987

Country: Great Britain (UK)

Topic: Scottish Heraldry / Order of the Thistle

Cancellation Type: First Day of Issue

Place of Cancellation: Isle of Bute

Number of Stamps: 4

Denominations: 18p, 22p, 31p, 34p

Cover Type: Royal Mail First Day Cover

Condition Type: Addressed FDC

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💰 Price & Valuation

Estimated Market Value: £2.50 – £4.50

Reason:

Common Royal Mail FDC

Addressed covers are less valuable than unaddressed

Good thematic appeal (Scottish heraldry collectors)

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✅ Recommended Strategy

Sell as:

Single item for collectors of British FDCs / Heraldry themes

Or bundle with similar 1980s FDCs to increase value

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🛒 eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)

👉 £3.99 (accept offers ON)

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🔨 Auction Option

Start Price: £0.99

Expected Ending Price: £2.50 – £4.00

Duration: 7 days recommended

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💡 Extra Tips

Add keywords: “Royal Mail FDC”, “Scottish Coat of Arms”, “Heraldry Collection”

Upload clear close-ups of stamps + postmark (you already have good images 👍)

Consider combining postage for multiple FDCs

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