A355- GB 1988 Edward Lear Commemorative Stamp Sheets 19p, 32p, 35p MNH (Owl &
🏷️ Title
GB 1988 Edward Lear Commemorative Stamp Sheets – 19p, 32p, 35p MNH (Owl & Pussycat, Dong, Young Lady)
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📦 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > Commemorative Issues > Decimal (1971-Now)
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💎 Condition
Mint Never Hinged (MNH) – Original gum, unmounted, excellent condition front and back.
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🧾 Item Specifics
Attribute Details
Issue Year 1988
Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom
Denominations 19p, 32p, 35p
Theme Edward Lear Illustrations / Nonsense Rhymes
Designer Edward Lear
Format Miniature Sheets / Blocks of 6
Condition Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
Printing Harrison & Sons
Gum Original
Perforation Clean and intact
Certification Uncertified
Type Commemorative
Quantity 3 sheets (each with 6 stamps)
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🖼️ Description
This listing features a set of three unmounted mint sheets (blocks of 6 stamps each) issued by the Royal Mail in 1988 to commemorate Edward Lear, the famous English artist and writer of nonsense verse.
Each sheet features illustrations and rhymes from his beloved works:
19p – The Owl and the Pussycat (pale green background, maroon Queen’s head)
32p – The Dong with a Luminous Nose (green Queen’s head)
35p – There was a Young Lady whose Bonnet (blue Queen’s head)
These are Mint Never Hinged (MNH) with full original gum, crisp perforations, and no toning. The reverse shows pristine condition with light embossing from the front print.
A beautiful collector’s set or ideal gift for philatelists and fans of British literature.
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💰 Valuation
Source Valuation Range Notes
Stanley Gibbons (SG #1375–1377) £10–£15 per sheet Depending on condition
eBay Sold Listings £25–£35 for full 3-sheet set Completed sales (2024–2025)
Estimated Market Value (Set): £25–£35
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💵 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (BIN): £29.99
(Fair collector value with room for offers)
Allow Offers: ✅ Yes
(Accept offers around £25–£27)
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🔨 Auction Option
If listing as an auction:
Starting Bid: £19.99
Duration: 7 days
