B170- GB 1975 Christmas “The Glastonbury Thorn”Full Cylinder Blocks –12½p & 13

Title

GB 1975 Christmas “The Glastonbury Thorn” Full Cylinder Blocks – 12½p & 13p MNH Harrison Printing

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Category

Stamps > Great Britain > Elizabeth II (1952-Now) > Decimal > Commemoratives

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Condition

Mint Never Hinged (MNH) – pristine gum, full original sheet margins with color registration marks and cylinder numbers visible.

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Item Description

Beautiful pair of British Christmas commemorative cylinder blocks (1975) printed by Harrison & Sons, featuring “The Glastonbury Thorn” design.

Top sheet: 12½p denomination (cylinder block of 8)

Bottom sheet: 13p denomination (cylinder block of 8)

Printer: Harrison & Sons

Details: Each with full selvedge, color registration marks, and control numbers “1A/1B...” & “2A/2B...”

Gum: Original, unmounted mint (never hinged)

Condition: Fresh colors, no faults, perforations intact.

These cylinder blocks are collectible for their printer’s margin markings and intact full gutter edges, ideal for both philatelic display and investment.

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Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Issue Year 1975

Country/Region of Manufacture Great Britain

Denomination 12½p and 13p

Theme Christmas – Glastonbury Thorn

Quality Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

Format Cylinder Block of 8

Printer Harrison & Sons

Era Decimal (1971–Now)

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Valuation & Pricing

Type Suggested Value (£) Notes

Individual Cylinder Block (each) £8–£10 Common but collectible MNH condition

Pair (both together) £16–£20 As a matched pair with different denominations

Specialist / Dealer Retail £20–£25 For pristine examples with full selvedge

Auction Start Price (Recommended) £9.99 Attracts bids, good entry level

Buy It Now (Recommended) £19.95 Reasonable retail for the set

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Recommended Listing Format

Format: Fixed Price with “Best Offer” option

Price: £19.95

Auction Option: Start at £9.99, 7-day duration, £3.50 postage (Signed For)