B214- GB Machin 1½p Blue Advertising Pane – B. Alan Ltd Croydon G.B. Stamps Pr

🏷️ Title

GB Machin 1½p Blue Advertising Pane – B. Alan Ltd Croydon – G.B. Stamps Promo Block MNH

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📦 Category

Stamps > Great Britain > Elizabeth II (1952-Now) > Definitives > Machin

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🔍 Condition

Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

Clean gum, no hinges or marks

Bright colour and full perforations

Light toning on lower edge (minor)

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📋 Item Specifics

Field Details

Region Great Britain

Era Elizabeth II (1952–Now)

Denomination 1½p

Series Machin Definitive

Colour Turquoise Blue

Printing Advertising Pane (B. Alan Ltd)

Perforation Standard

Condition Mint Never Hinged

Topic Postal History, Stamp Advertising

Modified Item No

Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom

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💬 Description

Unusual promotional advertising pane featuring four 1½p turquoise blue Machin definitives alongside an advert for B. Alan Ltd – G.B. Stamps, Croydon.

These panes were used in stamp trade promotions during the 1970s–80s and are collectible for their philatelic advertising and dealer imprint varieties.

Excellent original gum, no folds or tears. A light toning mark on the lower edge (see photos).

A fine example for the GB Machin or advertising pane specialist.

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💷 Valuation

Estimated collector value (market): £5 – £10

Specialist retail range (Mint condition, full pane): £8 – £12

Auction hammer price range: £4 – £8

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💰 Recommended Listing Price

Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £9.95

Auction Option: Start at £4.99, 7-day auction, no reserve.