B197- GB 1988 Christmas 26p & 31p Full Cylinder Blocks MNH (Harrison Printing)

Title

GB 1988 Christmas 26p & 31p Full Cylinder Blocks MNH (Harrison Printing) – Rare Collectors Set

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Category

Stamps > Great Britain > Commemorative > 1971–Now > Christmas

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Condition

Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

Gum intact and unmounted. Excellent condition front and back.

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Item specifics

Field Details

Issue Year 1988

Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom

Denomination 26p and 31p

Printing Method Photogravure

Printer Harrison & Sons

Format Cylinder blocks of 4

Topic Christmas / Children’s Illustrations

Grade Superb

Certification Uncertified

Quality Mint Never Hinged / Original Gum

Perforations Clean, intact

Colour Control Margins Present (1A–1F / 1A–1G)

Gum Original

Era Decimal (1971–Now)

Region Great Britain

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Description

Beautiful GB 1988 Christmas stamp panes featuring:

26p “Boy sleeping with Santa and elves” design

31p “Child reading with toys” design

Each in cylinder blocks of 4, with marginal colour control blocks, printed by Harrison & Sons.

Mint Never Hinged with full gum, bright colours, and clean perforations.

Ideal for collectors of modern GB issues or festive themes.

Rear of blocks shown for verification (gum intact).

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Valuation & Pricing

Current market value (retail / collector): ~£12–£18 for both panes combined

Recommended eBay fixed price listing (Buy It Now): £14.95

Recommended starting auction price: £7.99 (7-day auction)

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