A356-1984 British Council Commemorative Stamps 17p & 31p Mint Blocks Education

🏷️ Title

1984 British Council Commemorative Stamps 17p & 31p Mint Blocks – Education for Development & Technical Training MNH

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🗂️ Category

Stamps > Great Britain > Elizabeth II (1952-Now) > Commemorative Issues

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🧾 Condition

Mint Never Hinged (MNH) – Full original gum, no hinge marks, clean perforations, vibrant colors.

Both panes include printer’s imprint (“Harrison”) and color control bars.

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📋 Item Specifics

Attribute Detail

Issue Year 1984

Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom

Topic British Council – Education & Development

Denomination 17p and 31p

Format Miniature sheet / part sheet of 6 stamps each

Printing Harrison & Sons

Gum Original gum, never hinged

Quality Superb

Perforation Full margins with control numbers & color bars

Type Commemorative

Era Elizabeth II Decimal Issues

Certification Uncertified

Grade XF (Extra Fine)

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💰 Valuation

17p “Education for Development” block of 6 – £4–£6 retail value

31p “Technical Training” block of 6 – £5–£7 retail value

Combined estimated collector value: £10–£13

(Values are based on recent realized eBay and Delcampe sales of similar MNH panes with full margins and printer’s marks.)

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💵 Recommended Prices

Format Listing Type Recommended Price

Buy It Now (Fixed Price) Both panes together £12.95

Auction (7 days, starting bid) Both panes together £5.99 start, expected close £9–£11

If you want to sell faster, you could list individually:

17p pane: £5.95 BIN or £3.49 start

31p pane: £6.95 BIN or £3.99 start

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📝 Description (for your listing body)

> Set of two 1984 British Council commemorative stamp panes issued by Royal Mail to celebrate education and technical development programs worldwide.

Includes:

• 17p – “Education for Development” (teacher and student scene)

• 31p – “Technical Training” (engineer at work)

Both are Mint Never Hinged, with full gum, sharp perforations, and color control margins. Printed by Harrison & Sons, complete with printer’s imprint and marginal color bars.

Excellent condition – ideal for collectors of British Commonwealth, education-themed issues, or Harrison printings.