B25-1969 Prince of Wales Commemorative Stamps – 9d Celtic Cross & 1s Portrait

Title:

1969 Prince of Wales Commemorative Stamps – 9d Celtic Cross & 1s Portrait – Royal Issue GB

Category:

Stamps > Great Britain > Elizabeth II (1952-Now) > Commemoratives

Condition:

Used – Very Good (light hinge marks, clean perforations, no tears or creases)

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Item Specifics

Issue Year: 1969

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Denomination: 9d and 1s

Theme: Royal Family / Prince of Wales Investiture

Color: Multicolor (Bronze/Black tones)

Currency: Pre-decimal (d, s)

Type: Commemorative

Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II

Designer: David Gentleman (portrait issue)

Stamp Format: Single

Grade: VF/XF (Very Fine to Extremely Fine)

Certification: Uncertified

Cancellation Type: Unused / Mint Hinged (if unposted)

Era: Elizabethan

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Description:

A pair of original 1969 Prince of Wales Investiture stamps issued by the Royal Mail to commemorate the investiture of Prince Charles at Caernarfon Castle.

Includes:

9d stamp: Celtic cross stone carving (Wales heritage theme).

1s stamp: Portrait of the Prince of Wales (designed by David Gentleman).

Ideal for collectors of British royal or historical commemorative issues.

Stored in album conditions – excellent color retention and gum integrity.

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Valuation & Pricing

Type Estimated Market Value (£) Recommended eBay Listing (£) Auction Start (£)

Individual (each) £1.50 – £2.00 £2.49 £0.99

Pair (set of 2) £3.50 – £4.00 £4.49 (Buy It Now) £1.49 starting bid

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Recommended Listing Options

Format: Fixed Price (Buy It Now)

Price: £4.49 (Free UK postage suggested)

Auction Option: Start at £1.49 for 7 days with £4.49 Buy It Now enabled

Returns: 30 days accepted

Shipping: Royal Mail 2nd Class Letter (£0.85 standard)