B172- GB 1989 Translators of the Bible Stamp Sheets 26p,31p, 34p MNH Cylinder

Title

GB 1989 Translators of the Bible Stamp Sheets – 26p, 31p, 34p MNH Cylinder Blocks (3 Sheets) – Harrison Printing

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Category

✅ Stamps → Great Britain → Commemorative Issues → 1971-Now → Sets & Sheets

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Condition

Mint Never Hinged (MNH) – full gum, unmounted, excellent condition; minor gum disturbance on lower 34p sheet corner (see photo).

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Item specifics

Attribute Details

Issue Year 1989

Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom

Region Great Britain

Type Commemorative Stamp Sheets (Cylinder Blocks of 6)

Denominations 26p, 31p, 34p

Theme Translators of the Bible

Printer Harrison & Sons

Format Blocks / Sheets of 6

Gum Original gum, never hinged

Quality Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

Color registration marks Present at top of each sheet

Scott/SG Reference SG 1446-1448 (Bible Translators set)

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Description

Set of three original 1989 GB Translators of the Bible commemorative stamp sheets, printed by Harrison & Sons, each featuring a different denomination and historical figure:

26p – William Salesbury (translated the New Testament into Welsh, 1567)

31p – Richard Davies (translated and revised parts of the Bible)

34p – Richard Parry (completed revision of Welsh Bible, 1620)

All sheets are Mint Never Hinged with full original gum and margin markings including cylinder numbers and colour registration bars. Perfect for collectors seeking pristine examples or for investment.

Backs show light toning on the lower 34p sheet corner, otherwise clean gum.

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Valuation

Retail value (MNH sheets, with margin markings): £18 – £25

Catalogue (SG 2025 edition): approx £8 – £10 per sheet

Total current collector valuation: ≈ £22 – £28

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Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £22.99 – £24.99 (recommended for collectors)

Auction starting bid: £12.99

(7-day auction, expect closing £18–£24 depending on demand)