B18-1964 Great Britain 20th International Geographical Congress Commemorative

Title

1964 Great Britain 20th International Geographical Congress Commemorative Stamps Set (4) QEII

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Category

Stamps > Great Britain > Elizabeth II (1952-Now) > Commemorative Issues

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Condition

Used – Lightly hinged / fine used condition

All four stamps appear clean with visible postmarks, intact perforations, and no major faults.

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Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom

Year of Issue 1964

Denominations 2½d, 4d, 8d, 1/6

Theme Geography / International Congress

Event 20th International Geographical Congress, London

Features Queen Elizabeth II portrait (Wilding design)

Quality Used

Format Set of 4

Colour Multicolour

Designer John Strickland Goodall

Issue Date 1964

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Description

Complete set of four 1964 British commemorative stamps issued for the 20th International Geographical Congress.

Values: 2½d, 4d, 8d, and 1/6 denominations, featuring stylized designs representing different aspects of geography and science.

All bear the Queen Elizabeth II Wilding portrait and are in fine used condition — ideal for collectors of GB commemoratives or geography-themed philately.

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Valuation

Typical catalogue value (Stanley Gibbons GB Concise): around £3–5 for the full used set.

Retail / collector market value: £2–4 depending on centering and postmark clarity.

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Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now: £4.99 (Recommended)

Auction Option: Start at £1.99, 7-day duration, to encourage bids from collectors.

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Shipping Recommendation

UK: Royal Mail 1st Class – £1.25

International: Royal Mail International Standard – £2.50