A360-GB1988 Linnean Society 34p “Morel (Morchella esculenta)”Commemorative Sta

Title

GB 1988 Linnean Society 34p “Morel (Morchella esculenta)” Commemorative Stamps – Left Margin Strip of 3 – Mint Never Hinged MNH

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Category

➡️ Stamps > Great Britain > Commemorative Issues > Decimal (1971-Now)

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Condition

🟢 Mint Never Hinged (MNH) – pristine gum, intact perforations, full selvedge with plate markings (“2A HARRISON”), no postmark or hinge.

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Item Specifics

Field Detail

Issue Year 1988

Denomination 34 pence

Theme The Linnean Society 1788-1988 – Morel Mushroom (Morchella esculenta)

Country/Region of Origin Great Britain

Printing Harrison & Sons

Format Vertical strip of 3 with left selvedge

Perforations Standard comb-perforation

Quality Mint Never Hinged

Colour Multicolour

Topic Fungi / Science / Botany / Societies

Modified Item No

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Description

Beautiful vertical strip of three × 34p commemorative stamps issued by Royal Mail in 1988 to mark The Linnean Society 1788-1988, featuring Morel – Morchella esculenta.

Left margin (“2A HARRISON”) intact; gum pristine and never hinged.

Ideal for collectors of British commemoratives, plate blocks, or mycology-themed issues.

Reverse shows clean gum, no toning or hinge marks.

Shipped in a protective sleeve and rigid mailer.

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Valuation & Pricing

Basis Estimated Value (£) Notes

Retail / Catalogue (Stanley Gibbons approx.) £4 – £6 Typical for mint strip of 3 with selvedge

Recent eBay Sales £3 – £5 Completed listings for similar condition

Recommended Buy It Now Price £5.95 GBP Attractive to collectors, includes margin premium

Recommended Auction Start Price £2.99 GBP Encourages bidding; expected final ≈ £4 – £6