A427-GB QEII Machin 4d Turquoise Blue Mint Stamps x16 (4 Blocks of 4) MNH – 19

Title

GB QEII Machin 4d Turquoise Blue Mint Stamps x16 (4 Blocks of 4) – MNH – 1960s Decimal Predecessor

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Category

Stamps > Great Britain > Elizabeth II (1952-Now) > Decimal (1971-Now) > Mint Sheets/Blocks

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Condition

Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

(Fronts and gum both appear pristine, no hinge marks or toning visible.)

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Item Specifics

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Era: Elizabeth II (1952-Now)

Denomination: 4d (Pre-Decimal)

Colour: Turquoise Blue / Deep Blue-Green

Quality: Mint Never Hinged

Format: Blocks of 4 (Set of 4 blocks = 16 stamps total)

Year of Issue: c.1967–1970

Printing Method: Photogravure

Perforation: Standard Machin perf 15 x 14

Catalogue Reference: SG X849 / Y1659 (varies slightly by shade)

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Valuation & Pricing

Type Estimated Value Notes

Catalogue Value (total) £6–£8 Based on SG listings for 4d turquoise Machin in MNH condition

Collector Market Value (retail) £5–£7 Common denomination but desirable in full blocks

Recommended eBay Buy It Now (BIN) £7.95 Competitive price for quick sale

Auction Start Price £3.99 Attracts bidders while keeping minimum value protected

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Description (for eBay listing body)

> Set of 4 blocks of 4 (16 total) GB Queen Elizabeth II Machin definitive stamps, denomination 4d turquoise blue.

Mint Never Hinged (MNH) with original gum and clean perforations. Lovely consistent color and crisp definition.

A nice addition to any Machin or GB definitive collection — particularly attractive in full blocks.

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