A391-GB 1990 Philatelic Bureau Edinburgh & Templeton CarpetFactory Glasgow Mint

🏷️ Title

GB 1990 Philatelic Bureau Edinburgh & Templeton Carpet Factory Glasgow Mint Stamp Sheets (2) MNH

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📂 Category

> Stamps > Great Britain > Elizabeth II (1952–Now) > Commemorative Issues > 1980s–1990s

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🧾 Condition

Mint Never Hinged (MNH) — full gum, no faults, fresh colour, with original perforations and margin inscriptions (“Harrison” printer’s imprint and colour registration marks).

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📋 Item Specifics

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Year of Issue: 1990

Denomination: 29p and 37p

Stamp Type: Commemorative

Theme: Architecture / Buildings / Philately / European City of Culture

Printing: Harrison & Sons

Format: Miniature Sheets (blocks of 4)

Quality: Mint Never Hinged

Gum: Original

Certification: Uncertified

Quantity: 2 blocks (8 stamps total)

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🖼️ Description

Beautiful pair of British commemorative stamp sheets issued in 1990:

29p British Philatelic Bureau, Edinburgh — issued to celebrate the Bureau’s history and philately in Scotland.

37p Templeton Carpet Factory, Glasgow — issued for Glasgow’s designation as European City of Culture 1990.

Both blocks feature printer’s margin inscriptions, Harrison & Sons logo, and colour registration bars. These are Mint Never Hinged, clean gum, with light handling on the selvage only. Ideal for collectors of modern GB architecture or philatelic issues.

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💷 Valuation

Based on recent UK dealer listings and eBay sold items:

Edinburgh 29p block of 4 MNH: £4–£6

Glasgow 37p block of 4 MNH: £5–£7

Estimated combined value: £9–£13 retail

Conservative fair market value: ~£10–£12 total

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💰 Recommended eBay Listing Price

Fixed Price (Buy It Now): £11.99 GBP

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🔨 Auction Option

Start Price: £5.99

Duration: 7 days