A400-GB 1986 Halley’s Comet “Giotto” 22p Stamp Blockof 6 MNH +Blank Perforated

Title:

GB 1986 Halley’s Comet “Giotto” 22p Stamp Block of 6 MNH + Blank Perforated Sheet — Space / Astronomy Issue

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Category:

➡️ Stamps > Great Britain > Commemorative Issues > 1980-1989

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Condition:

Mint Never Hinged (MNH) — original gum, unmounted, excellent perforations. Includes one matching blank perforated gum sheet.

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Description:

Beautiful block of 6 “Giotto” 22p stamps from the 1986 Royal Mail issue celebrating the European Space Agency’s Giotto probe to Halley’s Comet.

Printed by Harrison & Sons, with color control markings visible on the margin.

This lot also includes a matching blank perforated sheet of the same format — a rare printing or proof-type piece ideal for collectors.

A fine and unusual pair for display or investment.

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Item specifics:

Attribute Detail

Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom

Year of Issue 1986

Denomination 22p

Topic Space Exploration / Astronomy / Halley’s Comet

Quality Mint Never Hinged

Printing Harrison & Sons

Format Block of 6 + blank perforated sheet

Color Multicolor (Black, Blue, Red, Gold)

Certification Uncertified

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Valuation (collector market estimate):

Giotto 22p MNH block of 6: £5 – £8

Blank perforated sheet (proof / printer’s waste): £8 – £12 (depending on collector interest)

➡️ Total estimated collector value: £13 – £20

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Recommended Listing Price (Buy It Now):

💷 £14.99 – £16.99

Auction Option:

Start Price: £9.99

Duration: 7 days