B222-King George VI 1½d Red Brown Postage Revenue Stamps Blocks of 12 & 9 Min

Title

King George VI 1½d Red Brown Postage Revenue Stamps – Blocks of 9 & 12 Mint Unused MNH OG – 1940s GB Lot

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Category

Stamps → Great Britain → George VI (1936–1952)

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Condition

Used → technically these are Mint Never Hinged (MNH) with full gum as shown on reverse (photos 3), so:

✅ Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

✅ Original gum intact

✅ Unmounted / Unused condition

✅ Blocks of 12 and 9

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Item Specifics

Era: King George VI (1936–1952)

Denomination: 1½d (One and a Half Pence)

Colour: Red-Brown

Year of Issue: Circa 1940s

Quality: Mint Never Hinged (MNH), full original gum

Format: Block of stamps (two blocks – 12 & 9)

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Topic: Royalty – King George VI portrait

Modified Item: No

Perforations: Standard line perf

Gum: Original gum (OG)

Catalogue Reference: Similar to SG 467 (definitive issue)

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Description

A fine pair of original King George VI 1½d red-brown postage revenue stamp blocks, featuring the classic left-facing portrait by Edmund Dulac. These are genuine mid-20th century GB issues printed by Harrison & Sons.

Both blocks are Mint Never Hinged (MNH) with full original gum (see reverse photos), showing crisp perforations and excellent color preservation. Ideal for collectors of GB definitive issues or vintage postal history.

Includes:

1x block of 9 stamps (left sheet with margin “L 42”)

1x block of 15 stamps (right sheet, slightly deeper shade)

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Valuation & Price Recommendation

Recent comparable sales (eBay UK):

Single mint examples: £1.50–£2.00 each

Blocks of 12–20 MNH: £10–£25 depending on gum and shade

Estimated value range: £18–£25 total

Recommended eBay fixed price (Buy It Now): £24.95

Recommended Auction start price: £9.99 (7-day auction with £4.45 Royal Mail 1st Class Signed For)

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Suggested Listing Options

Format: Fixed price (Buy It Now)

Price: £24.95