A393-“Great Britain1985 “Safety at Sea” 22p Lighthouse & 34pBuoy sheet-blocks

Title:

“Great Britain 1985 “Safety at Sea” 22p Lighthouse & 34p Buoy sheet-blocks marginal mint (2 panes)”

Category:

eBay → Collectibles → Stamps → Great Britain & British Commonwealth → British Stamps (Mint NH/UM)

(Or the closest matching category for mint British stamps on your version of eBay.)

Condition:

“Mint / Unmounted (UM) sheet-blocks, never hinged, fresh margin blocks. Two panes: one 22p “Lighthouse” issue, one 34p “Buoy” issue, each with margin inscriptions & gutter or marginal markings. Very fine condition.”

Item specifics:

Issue Year: 1985 (18 June 1985) – “Safety at Sea” thematic issue.

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Denomination: 22p and 34p

Format: Sheet blocks (each pane of 6 stamps as shown)

Mint/Used: Mint (UM/mint margin blocks)

Original Gum: Yes

Expert Graded: Not graded

Theme: Maritime / Lighthouse / Safety at Sea

Special Features: Margin pane with control numbers and colour key strip (as visible in your photos)

Quantity in lot: Two separate panes (one 22p & one 34p)

Unit: Two panes (you may list as “Lot of 2 panes”)

Price & Valuation:

From published catalogues: the 22p Lighthouse stamp (SG 1287) is listed in some dealers at about £0.40 for a single stamp in mint state.

The 34p Buoy stamp from the same issue (1985 “Safety at Sea”) appears to be common and sells for around £1 or so in typical listings.

Because you are offering sheet-marginal blocks/panes with control margins, the value is higher than single stamps. As a reasonable estimate:

Valuation: ~ £8 – £12 for both panes together (depending on condition, margins, rarity of margin markings)

Recommended “Buy It Now” price: £9.50

Auction starting price (if you prefer): £4.99 with no reserve (or reserve at e.g. £7.50)

Recommended Listing Format:

Buy It Now: £9.50 (with “or Best Offer” allowed)

Or Auction: Starting £4.99, duration 7 days, no reserve or minimal reserve £7.50

Shipping: UK only or international – quote your shipping cost separately

Payment: PayPal / bank transfer etc.

Returns: Accepted/not accepted (your preference)

Additional info: “Please view all photos carefully; early decimal British commemorative sheet-marginal blocks; see margin inscriptions; gum fresh, never hinged; supplied in protective sleeve and posted in stiff card.”

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