A369-“Great Britain 1984 London Economic Summit Lancaster House31p Block of 4

Title

“Great Britain 1984 London Economic Summit Lancaster House 31p Block of 4 – MNH / NH”

Category

Stamps → Great Britain & British Commonwealth → Commemorative Issues → 1971-to present

Condition

Mint Never Hinged (MNH) — appears unused, gum intact, block of four from the sheet (as your photos show).

Very Good overall: crisp perforations, no visible faults (please inspect for gum toning or corner bends).

You may want to note any small gum tone or hinge remnants if present (I see a slight tan mark on the back in one photo).

Item Specifics

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Year of Issue: 1984

Denomination: £0.31 (31p)

Issue: London Economic Summit Conference (Lancaster House)

Format: Block of 4 (sheet margin visible in your photo)

Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. (as per Collect GB Stamps)

Perforation: 14 × 15 (catalogue data)

Gum: PVA Dextrin (per catalogue)

Condition Notes: Mint never hinged; one minor gum tone spot on back (see photo).

Valuation / Pricing Advice

It is a standard commemorative issue from 1984, so not extremely rare. For example I found a listing of a block of 4 of this stamp under the catalogue S.G. 1253 listed at a modest Indian-rupee price.

Another listing (single stamp) on eBay from many years ago was offered at US $2.99 (≈ £2.30 at that time) for a single piece.

On the Collect GB Stamps site the issue is listed but no premium rarity is indicated.

Given this, for a block of four MNH in very good condition, a fair valuation might be in the £5-£10 range, perhaps up to ~£12 if the block is sheet-margined and in superb condition.

If gum toning or small faults are present, reduce accordingly (e.g., £4-£6).

For auction you might expect a result in the lower end of that range given typical market demand.

Recommended Listing Price

Buy It Now Price: I’d recommend listing at ~ £12.99

Reserve / Starting Auction Price Option: Starting at ~ £4.99 (no reserve) or with a low reserve of ~ £6.00 to £7.00.

You can also add a “Buy It Now” option alongside the auction to capture any immediate buyer.

Additional Listing Suggestions

Highlight that it is a sheet-margin block of four, which adds appeal to collectors.

Clarify mint never hinged, mention any gum marks so buyers know what to expect.

Provide high-quality photos (which you already have) showing front and back (especially the gum and perforations).

Mention catalogue number (S.G. 1253) if you like, to help serious collectors.

Specify shipping method, handling time, combine postage option, and condition return policy (if you allow).

If you have the original piece still attached to the sheet margin (as photo shows), mention “sheet margin at right” or similar.

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