B26- Great Britain 1965 British Inventions Stamps – Radar 4d & Penici

🏷️ Title

Great Britain 1965 British Inventions Stamps – Radar 4d & Penicillin 1/- – Mint Condition MNH

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📦 Category

Stamps > Great Britain > Elizabeth II (1952-Now) > Commemoratives > 1960s

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⚙️ Condition

Mint Never Hinged (MNH) – both stamps appear unused with full original gum and no hinge marks.

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🧾 Item Specifics

Attribute Details

Issue Year 1965

Series British Inventions / Scientific Achievements

Denominations 4d (Radar) and 1/- (Penicillin)

Designer Harrison & Sons

Theme Science, Technology, Medicine

Monarch Queen Elizabeth II

Format Single stamps (pair)

Condition Mint Never Hinged

Colour Multicolour (Red/Orange and Blue/Teal)

Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom

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💰 Valuation

Typical market value based on recent eBay sold listings (October 2025):

Radar 4d: £2–£4 (MNH)

Penicillin 1/-: £4–£7 (MNH)

Pair value (together): approximately £6–£10 retail

If in superb condition, collectors may pay slightly more for crisp centering and unmarked gum.

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💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now: £8.95

Postage: Royal Mail 1st Class – £1.50 (UK)

Offer Option: Allow best offers

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🔨 Auction Option

Start price: £4.99

Duration: 7 days

Recommended timing: Start Sunday evening for maximum visibility

Expected final value: £6–£10

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🖋️ Description

> A lovely pair of British commemorative stamps issued in 1965 celebrating two major scientific breakthroughs: Radar (4d red) and Penicillin (1/- blue).

Both are in Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition, clean gum, sharp perforations, and bright colours.

Ideal addition for collectors of Queen Elizabeth II era stamps, British inventions, or science-themed philately.