B259-Pair of 1960s British Stamps 6d International Botanical Congress & Common

🏷️ Title
Pair of 1960s British Stamps – 6d International Botanical Congress & Commonwealth Arts Festival (Queen Elizabeth II)
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📦 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > Elizabeth II (1952–Now) > Commemorative Issues
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💎 Condition
Mint – Never Hinged (MNH)
Both stamps appear unused with original gum intact.
No visible creases, tears, or thins.
One stamp retains its selvage (edge margin), enhancing collectible value.
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📋 Item Specifics
AttributeDetails
Issue Year1966 (both stamps)
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Face Value6d (Six Pence)
ThemesInternational Botanical Congress (Floral); Commonwealth Arts Festival (Cultural)
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
FormatSingle Stamps (x2)
ColorGreen (Botanical), Orange (Arts Festival)
GumOriginal, Unused
Designer/ArtistBotanical Congress – Mary Adshead; Arts Festival – Abram Games
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💰 Price & Valuation
Current Market Value (for mint condition): £3–£5 per stamp individually.
Pair valuation: £6–£8 total.
Catalogue Reference: Stanley Gibbons SG 694 (Botanical), SG 682 (Arts Festival).
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💡 Recommended Listing
List as a pair to appeal to collectors of QEII commemoratives and British cultural themes.
Recommended eBay Buy It Now Price: £7.99
Starting Auction Price: £3.99
Postage: Royal Mail 1st Class Large Letter – £1.25 (UK)
> Two mint never hinged (MNH) 6d commemorative British stamps from the 1960s featuring Queen Elizabeth II.
• 1966 International Botanical Congress – Wild Roses design (green & pink).
• 1966 Commonwealth Arts Festival – Cultural dancers design (orange & black).
Both stamps are in excellent unused condition with original gum, one including margin. Ideal for QEII collectors or British commemorative sets.
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