A399-GB 1997 "Maybe Twice in a Lifetime" 31p Comet Hale-BoppStamp Sheet (Mint,

🏷️ Title

GB 1997 "Maybe Twice in a Lifetime" 31p Comet Hale-Bopp Stamp Sheet (Mint, MNH) — Rare Harrison Print

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📂 Category

Stamps > Great Britain > Elizabeth II (1952-Now) > Commemorative > 1990s

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🧾 Condition

Mint Never Hinged (MNH) — Unused, full original gum, in pristine condition as shown in images.

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📋 Item Specifics

Field Details

Issue Year 1997

Face Value 31p

Theme Astronomy, Comet Hale-Bopp

Denomination 31 Pence

Printing Harrison & Sons

Format Miniature Sheet of 6

Gum Original, never hinged

Perforations Intact

Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom

Designer/Inscription “Maybe Twice in a Lifetime” inscription

Catalogue Reference (Stanley Gibbons) SG 1974 (Hale-Bopp issue)

Era Queen Elizabeth II

Color Orange/Gold gradient

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💷 Valuation and Recommended Pricing

Type Suggested Price (£) Notes

Collector Valuation (Mint Sheet) £10 – £12 Based on recent sales of full mint sheets.

Retail (Single Stamp) £2 – £3 each If sold individually.

eBay Recommended Buy-It-Now Price £11.95 Competitive price with collector appeal.

eBay Auction Start Price £6.99 Encourages bids while protecting value.

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🧠 Description

This is a 1997 Great Britain 31p "Maybe Twice in a Lifetime" Comet Hale-Bopp miniature sheet of six stamps, printed by Harrison & Sons. Issued to commemorate the appearance of the Hale-Bopp comet — a celestial event described as a “once (maybe twice) in a lifetime” sighting — this design features a vibrant comet trail and the Queen’s silhouette in gold.

The sheet is Mint Never Hinged (MNH), with full gum and excellent centering. Ideal for collectors of modern British commemoratives, astronomy-themed issues, or rare mint sheets.

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💡 Recommended Listing Format

Format: Fixed Price (Buy It Now)

Buy It Now Price: £11.95

Auction Option (if desired): Start at £6.99, 7-day listing, allow offers.