B116-1959 State of Singapore Definitive Stamp Set – Queen Elizabeth II & Merli

🏷️ Title

1959 State of Singapore Definitive Stamp Set – Queen Elizabeth II & Merlion – 4c to 50c – Rare SG28–SG33 MNH

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📂 Category

Stamps > British Commonwealth > Singapore (Pre-1965)

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🔍 Condition

Used / Lightly Hinged (Fine–Very Fine)

(If some are mint with gum, update to “Mint Hinged / MNH” accordingly.)

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📋 Item Specifics

Field Description

Issuing Country Singapore

Year of Issue 1959

Type Definitive Issue

Denominations 4c, 10c, 20c, 25c, 30c, 50c

Design Theme Queen Elizabeth II and Merlion

Condition Mixed (mostly used / lightly hinged)

Colour Multicolour

Format Set of 6

Era Queen Elizabeth II

Catalog Numbers SG 28–33

Currency Cents

Region British Commonwealth / State of Singapore

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💰 Valuation

Catalogue (Stanley Gibbons): ~£25–£30 for a full mint set (MNH).

Used / Hinged Set (Market Average): ~£10–£15.

Individual stamps often retail £2–£5 each, depending on condition and centering.

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💡 Recommended Listing

Fixed Price (Buy It Now): £18.95

(good balance between collector appeal and quick sale)

Auction Option:

Start Price: £9.99

Duration: 7 days

Format: Auction + Best Offer

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🖋️ Description (for listing body)

> Complete set of 6 vintage 1959 State of Singapore definitive stamps, featuring Queen Elizabeth II and the Merlion statue – the symbol of Singapore.

Denominations: 4¢, 10¢, 20¢, 25¢, 30¢, and 50¢.

Bright colours, crisp printing, and good perforations. Perfect for Commonwealth collectors or anyone interested in early Singapore philately.

Please refer to the photos for condition details.