A382-Great Britain 1985 “The First Cuckoo – Frederick Delius31p Europa Music Y

Title:

Great Britain 1985 “The First Cuckoo – Frederick Delius” 31p Europa Music Year Block of 6 (Un-hinged, Margin)

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Category:

Collectables → Stamps → Great Britain → Queen Elizabeth II (1952-)

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Condition:

Mint never hinged (UNH) (un-mounted, full original gum) block of six from sheet margin, with colour-control margin markings, selvage and corner margin. Sheet margin shows colour-bars (“1A, 2B, 1C, 2D, 1E, 1F” etc) and printer imprint “Harrison” visible. Very fine centring and fresh gum, no obvious defects, perforations intact.

(Note: If your block has any hinge marks, thinning, or gum disturbance then adjust to mint hinged or lightly hinged accordingly — but your description suggests un-mounted margin block.)

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Item Specifics:

Country/Region of Manufacture: Great Britain

Year of Issue: 1985

Denomination: 31p

Issue Title: “The First Cuckoo – Frederick Delius” (Europa / British Composers)

Format: Block of 6 (2×3) with selvage and colour control margin

Gum: Original / unmounted (if confirmed)

Perforation: standard UK perforation (see listing image)

Catalogue Number: SG 1284 / Scott 1105 (used version) – mint might vary.

Topic: Music, Composer, Europa theme

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Valuation & Recommended Price:

Based on current online listings:

A single used example of this stamp (Scott 1105) is listed at approx US$0.25 (~£0.20) for used.

A selling listing on eBay for a single mint example shows sale around £2.67 for unmounted mint.

Given yours is a block of six with margin, unmounted, plus colour‐bars & printer imprint — these margin multiples often command a premium over singles. However this is still a common issue and not a major rarity.

Suggested “Buy It Now” Price: £12–15

This gives a realistic markup over the single mint price (≈£2.67) × 6 = ~£16. So £12–15 is fair, leaving a little room.

If you want to aim higher given the margin block and fresh gum, you might set at £18–20, but keep your expectations moderate.

Recommended Auction Option:

Start the auction at £5–6 with no reserve (or modest reserve say £8), for a 7-10 day auction. This allows market to decide and could draw interest.