B111-“New Zealand QEII 4dBlue &6d Purple DefinitiveStamps Mint/Unused Rare Pai
Title
“New Zealand QEII 4d Blue & 6d Purple Definitive Stamps — Mint/Unused — Rare Pair”
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Category
Collectables → Stamps → Commonwealth & British Empire → New Zealand
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Condition
Condition: Mint / Never hinged (or specify “Mint hinged” / “Unused no gum” / “Used” as applicable)
Centering: (e.g. “Centered to top / reasonably well centered”)
Gum status: (e.g. “Original gum intact”, “Lightly hinged”, “No gum”)
Perforations: (e.g. “Complete perforations, some light rough perfs”)
Any marks / toning / discoloration / paper wrinkle / thinning (note if none)
Cert if available (e.g. “Accompanied by certificate from [expert / society]”)
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Item specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: New Zealand
Year of Issue: circa 1950s (likely the QEII definitive series)
Denomination: 4d (blue) & 6d (purple)
Stamp Type: Definitive
Format: Single / Pair
Theme: Royalty / Queen Elizabeth II
Catalogue Number / SG / Scott / Michel (if known)
Gum: (as above)
Certification: (if any)
Grade: (e.g. “Very Fine”, “Extremely Fine”)
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Valuation / Price Guidance
From reference data:
The 1955 “Larger Figures” QEII New Zealand stamps list a 4d blue mint (unhinged) value of about US $5.40 (≈ £4.20) and hinged mint ~ $4.50.
The 6d purple in that series lists about US $7.20 in mint condition (≈ £5.60)
In used condition, both are much lower (e.g. ~US $0.70) in typical state.
As a pair, assuming mint / very fine condition, the combined catalogue might reach £9–12 (or slightly higher for desirable centering or superb condition).
If your pair is in top grade (perfect gum, very fine centering), you might justify listing higher (e.g. £15–20), though the market is limited.
So a suggested valuation for your pair (assuming mint / good condition) might be £10–£15 as a starting reference.
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Recommended eBay Listing Price
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Duration: 7 days
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