B236-“Great Britain George VI Block of 4 2d Orange +½d Green Mint /Unused (no
Title
“Great Britain George VI Block of 4 2d Orange + ½d Green Mint / Unused (no gum) — Classic UK Definitives”
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Category
Collectables > Stamps > Great Britain > King George VI
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Condition
Grade: Unused / Mint (no gum) / NH (never hinged) / LH (lightly hinged) / LMM (lightly mounted) — choose what matches.
Describe centring, any gum disturbance, tears, thins, toning, hinge marks etc.
Mention “full original perforations” (if all intact) or note any damage.
“Blocks of four” for each denomination (2d orange and ½d green).
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Item Specifics
Issue: King George VI Definitive
Denomination: 2d (orange) & ½d (green)
Format: Block of 4 (two separate blocks)
Gum: No gum / original gum / hinged / etc
Perforation / Watermark / Printing variety: (if known, e.g. crown & GVI watermark, perf 14 × 15, colour shade)
Region of Origin: Great Britain / United Kingdom
Year of Issue / Approx Date: ~ 1940s era (specify if you know)
Grade / Condition: (e.g. Very Fine, Fine, etc.)
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Valuation / Price Guidance
I cannot guarantee a firm “worth” without expert philatelic inspection, but here are rough benchmarks and guidance:
A similar block of 4, mint lightly hinged (LMM) of the 2d orange is listed in some catalogues as £240+ (for a desirable variety) in block form.
(From eBay “KG VI ~ BLOCK OF 4 SG 465wi 2d ORANGE ~ LMM ~ CAT £240+” listing)
Single used King George VI 2½d stamps are sometimes listed cheaply (e.g. US $2) but that is for used, not mint.
The ½d green in mint condition is less rare than higher values but as a block of four it adds value.
So for your pair of blocks (2d + ½d), in good unused condition:
Suggested “Buy It Now” Price: maybe £180 to £300 (depending on condition, centring, gum, market)
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Recommended Listing Format / Strategy
Use “Buy It Now + Best Offer” — this gives you flexibility.
Also enable Auction option concurrently (if eBay allows) or list a similar copy in auction form.
Provide clear, high-resolution scans of both front and back, especially gum side, perforations, watermark area.
Include catalogue reference (e.g. Stanley Gibbons SG number) if you can identify it — helps credibility.
Mention “block of four”, “unused”, “rare combination” etc in the description to catch collectors.
Allow international shipping, but note shipping and import costs.
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Suggested Prices (in £)
“Buy It Now / Fixed Price”: £220
Reserve / Floor Price (if auction): £120
Start Bid (auction): £60
If condition is exceptional (very fine, perfect blocks, original gum) you might push the fixed price higher (e.g. £300+), but be cautious.
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