B142-Isle of Man1p “Penny Black Commemorative Sheet(1980)Full Mint Sheet of25

Title

Isle of Man 1p “Penny Black” Commemorative Sheet (1980) – Full Mint Sheet of 25 – MNH OG

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Category

> Stamps › British Colonies & Territories › Isle of Man › Commemorative Issues

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Condition

> Mint Never Hinged (MNH) – Original gum, unmounted, pristine condition, full intact sheet of 25.

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Item Specifics

Region: Isle of Man

Issue: “The Penny Black, May 1840” Commemorative Issue

Denomination: 1 Penny (1p)

Year of Issue: 1980 (approximate release date)

Format: Full Sheet of 25

Gum: Original (never hinged)

Quality: Mint

Theme: Postal History / Penny Black Anniversary

Color: Black and sepia with gold ER cypher

Cancellation: Unused / unmounted

Country/Region of Manufacture: Isle of Man

Catalog Reference: Based on IoM commemorative issues – Penny Black reproduction

Quantity: 1 full sheet

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Description

Full uncut sheet of 25 Isle of Man “Penny Black” commemorative 1p stamps, celebrating the world’s first adhesive postage stamp (Penny Black, May 1840).

Issued under Queen Elizabeth II, this sheet replicates the classic design of Queen Victoria’s profile.

Features original perforations, full margins, and color registration marks. Ideal for collectors of British and Commonwealth philately, Penny Black anniversary issues, and Isle of Man commemoratives.

Stored in a smoke-free, temperature-controlled environment. Perfect for framing or investment.

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Valuation

Comparable full sheets in similar condition typically trade between £10 – £20 GBP on collector marketplaces depending on demand and presentation.

Individual singles usually sell for around £0.50 – £1 each.

Estimated collector value: ~£15 GBP

High-end retail (dealer price): up to £20 GBP

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Recommended Listing Price

Buy It Now (BIN): £17.99 GBP (recommended for visibility and easy sale)

Best Offer: Enabled

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Auction Option

Starting Bid: £7.99 GBP

Duration: 7 days

Expected Final Price Range: £10 – £18 GBP