B278-GB 1955 Castle High Value 10 Shilling Blue Stamps (Queen Elizabeth II,Edin

Title
GB 1955 Castle High Value 10 Shilling Blue Stamps (Queen Elizabeth II, Edinburgh Castle) – Used Block of 8
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Category
Stamps > Great Britain > Elizabeth II (1952-Now) > Used > 1953-1970
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Condition
Used – Fine condition, light circular cancellations, intact perforations, no tears.
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Item specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Year of Issue: 1955
Denomination: 10 Shilling
Colour: Blue
Design: Edinburgh Castle & Queen Elizabeth II
Format: Block of 8 (4x2)
Cancellation Type: Circular date stamp (PINNER postmark)
Quality: Used, lightly cancelled
Perforation: Standard perforation
Era: Wilding Series (High Value Castle Issue)
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Valuation and Recommended Prices
Individual Used Stamp Value: £8–£15 each (depending on clarity and centring)
Block of 8 (as shown): Collector premium for multiples — estimated £70–£100 total value.
Market reference: Based on recent eBay and Stanley Gibbons catalogue prices (SG 536 – 10/- ultramarine, 1955).
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Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now: £89.99
Auction Starting Price: £59.99
Duration: 7 days
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Suggested Listing Description
> A beautiful block of eight 10 Shilling blue high-value stamps from the 1955 Castle issue featuring Queen Elizabeth II and Edinburgh Castle.
Each stamp bears a clean circular “PINNER” postmark with crisp details and good colour retention. Perfect for collectors of classic GB Wilding issues or high-value denominations.
SG 536, 1955 Edinburgh Castle issue.
Block of 8 used stamps
Light cancellations
Strong perforations, no tears
Lovely presentation piece
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