A438-Great Britain 1988 “Bull-rout / Myoxocephalus scorpius 18pBlock of 4 (The

Title:

Great Britain 1988 “Bull-rout / Myoxocephalus scorpius” 18p Block of 4 (The Linnean Society) MUH/Unhinged

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Category:

Collectables → Stamps → Great Britain → 1960-1999 Issues

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Condition:

Mint un-hinged (MUH) block of four, with full gum, original pane margin at bottom showing “00” plate number (as visible in image). No postmarks, clean perforations, good centering. Some minor handling crease at top left corner (visible on reverse) — please examine photos for exact condition.

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Item Specifics:

Issue Year: 1988

Denomination: 18 p

Design Theme: Fish / Nature – Bull-rout (Myoxocephalus scorpius)

Issuer: Great Britain (Royal Mail) / The Linnean Society 1788-1988 commemoration

Format: Block of 4 (2 × 2) with bottom margin showing plate/position “00”

Gum Status: Original gum present, unhinged

Perforation: 15 × 14 (according to the issue specs)

Condition Notes: Some minor crease on reverse top left; block otherwise clean.

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Valuation & Price Recommendation:

Available market listings for the same stamp (single example, used) show very low values (e.g., ~£0.99 for a used single).

Given that your item is a mint block of four with margin, it has higher value relative to used singles, but it is still a relatively modern, high-print commemorative issue, limiting its premium. Also the minor crease slightly affects top-grade value.

Suggested fair market value (from seller’s viewpoint): ~ £8-£12

Suggested eBay “Buy It Now” price: £12.95

Suggested “Start Price” if using Auction format: £4.95 with no reserve + a “Buy It Now” option at £12.95

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Recommended Listing Strategy:

Use high-resolution photos showing the front of block, full margin “00” imprint, reverse with gum and minute crease, and close-ups of perforations.

In item description clearly state the minor crease on reverse.

Offer both “Buy It Now” at £12.95 and Auction start at £4.95 (to stimulate bidding).