#A432-Great Britain KG VI “Battle of Britain 1940 4d Block of 6 Mint NH (un-hing

Title:

Great Britain KG VI “Battle of Britain 1940” 4d Block of 6 Mint NH (un-hinged) – Sheet Margin

Category:

Stamps → Great Britain → King George VI (1937-1952) → Commemorative issues

Condition:

Mint never hinged (NH), full original gum, unmounted. Block of six with sheet margin at left. (Please confirm gum condition, centering, perforations, and any faults — these affect value significantly.)

Item Specifics:

Country/Region of Manufacture: Great Britain

Era: King George VI

Year Manufactured: 1940 (commemorative issue)

Catalogue Number: GB SG 430-435 (or equivalent)

Denomination: 4d each

Format: Block of six (2 rows × 3) from a sheet margin

Gum: Original, never hinged

Perforation: (need to check gauge)

Colour: Multi-coloured (as per “Battle of Britain” design)

Special Features: Sheet margin at left, full block of six, desirable thematic topic (WWII aviation)

Certification/Expertisation: (if available, note it)

Faults: (mention any toning, hinge remnants, gum blemishes, soiling, centering issues)

Valuation & Recommended Pricing:

Based on available data: A listing for a block of six of the “Battle of Britain 1940” issue recently showed a very low start price (USD 2) but appears to not have sold.

A single example of the 4d “Battle of Britain 1940” is listed at ~£15 in a UK dealer’s stock (though condition/details may differ)

Considering your block of six, mint NH, with sheet margin (which adds desirability), and assuming good condition, a reasonable valuation might be in the range of £40-£70 (for UK market) — though condition, centering & demand will heavily influence this.

Recommended Buy-It-Now (fixed price): I would suggest setting it at around £55 for eBay, as a “nice midpoint” that leaves room for negotiation.

Recommended Auction Option: If you prefer to auction, a start price around £25-£30 would allow bidding activity, with no reserve (or a low reserve) to drive interest. Set auction duration at 7 days.

You may also include a “Buy It Now” option at £55 with auction fallback.

Suggested Listing Price:

Fixed price (Buy It Now): £55

Or Auction: Start at £30, reserve (optional) at £40 (or none).

Additional Listing Tips:

Provide clear high-resolution photos of the front and back (show gum, sheet margin, block arrangement).

Emphasise the sheet margin block of six, mint NH condition, historical WWII theme.

Describe any grading issues honestly (centering, gum disturbance, perforation, toning).

Consider offering international shipping (with appropriate postage cost) as this topic has appeal beyond the UK.

Use appropriate keywords in title/description: “Mint NH”, “Block of Six”, “Sheet Margin”, “Battle of Britain 1940”, “4d KG VI”, “Great Britain”.

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