B281-“1953 GB Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1s6d Stamp Pair on Piece 2 June 19
Title:
“1953 GB Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1s6d Stamp Pair on Piece – 2 June 1953 Postmark”
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Category:
Collectibles → Stamps → Great Britain → Pre-Decimal (to 1971) → Commemorative
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Condition:
Used pair on piece (mounted on paper) with clear postmark dated 2 June 1953. The stamps appear intact with perforations present; the backing paper has a hinge or tape residue on reverse (see photos) which may affect value. Good collectible condition, though not “mint” or “never hinged”.
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Item Specifics:
Country/Region of Manufacture: Great Britain
Year of Issue: 1953
Denomination: 1s6d (1 shilling 6 pence)
Issue: Queen Elizabeth II Coronation (2 June 1953)
Postage Stamp Type: Commemorative
Condition: Used (on piece)
Format: Pair on backing piece
Cancel/Postmark Date: 2 June 1953 (Coronation day)
Colour: Deep grey-blue
Catalogue Number: (e.g., SG 535 for 1s6d?) — you may want to check reference.
Special Features: Coronation issue, first day cancellation, pair.
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Valuation & Pricing Recommendation:
Based on comparable listings:
The set of four stamps for the 1953 Coronation in unused condition lists for modest amounts (~£19 for unused set according to one dealer).
Used examples seem to sell in small £ range.
Given yours is a used pair (not the full set), and on piece with hinge/tape residue, a realistic market value might be £5-£15 depending on condition and buyer interest.
Suggested eBay “Buy It Now” Price: £12.
Suggested Auction Start Price: £3 or £4 (to stimulate bidding) with no reserve (or low reserve) to attract interest.
You could add a “Buy It Now or Best Offer” option and allow the market to determine if interest is higher.
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> For auction / buy it now:
A fine collectible piece: a pair of Great Britain 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation stamps (1s6d), with clear post-mark 2 June 1953 (Coronation day). Mounted on the original backing/label piece, shows original gum residue or hinge mark on reverse as visible in photographs.
Condition: Used, good for the age. Stamps are intact; backing shows light tape/hinge remains (see reverse photo). The pair on piece adds a little interest for the specialist Coronation collector.
Listing details:
– Two stamps (pair) of 1s6d Coronation issue
– Date of cancellation: 2 June 1953
– On original backing piece
– Good collectible condition though not perfect mint.
Please examine the photos closely—what you see is what you get. I’m happy to answer any questions and will dispatch carefully in a protective mount with stiff card to ensure safe arrival.
Happy bidding!
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