B290- GB Commemorative Stamp Blocks – Mayflower 1620 Royal Astronomical Society

Title:
GB Commemorative Stamp Blocks – Mayflower 1620, Royal Astronomical Society 1820, Declaration of Arbroath 1320, Florence Nightingale 1820–1910, Co-operative Alliance 1895 (1960s MNH Blocks of 2)
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Category:
Stamps > Great Britain > Elizabeth II (1952–Now) > Commemoratives > 1960s
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Condition:
Mint Never Hinged (MNH) – Original gum intact, no hinge marks, vibrant colour, clean perforations.
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Item specifics:
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Era: Elizabeth II (1952–Now)
Type: Commemorative
Denominations: 1/6d, 1/9d, 5d, 9d, 1/-
Year of Issue: 1960s
Format: Horizontal pairs / blocks of two
Quality: Mint Never Hinged
Theme: British History, Famous Figures, Commemorations
Certification: Uncertified
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Description:
A collection of five GB commemorative stamp pairs in excellent mint condition, featuring:
Mayflower 1620 (1/6d) – Pilgrims sailing for the New World.
Royal Astronomical Society 1820 (1/9d) – Astronomers with telescope and instruments.
Declaration of Arbroath 1320 (5d) – Historic Scottish declaration of independence.
Florence Nightingale 1820–1910 (9d) – The founder of modern nursing.
International Co-operative Alliance 1895 (1/-) – Founding of the Co-op movement.
All blocks show strong colour and crisp perforations, with unmounted mint gum on reverse. Perfect for collectors of British commemorative issues.
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Valuation & Recommended Price:
Individual block value: approx. £3–£6 each depending on condition and market.
Total estimated value (set of 5): £20–£25 retail value.
Recommended Buy It Now price: £22.95
Starting Auction price: £9.99
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Recommended Listing Options:
Format: Auction (7 days) with Buy It Now option
Starting price: £9.99
Buy It Now: £22.95
Postage: £1.85 (Royal Mail 2nd Class Large Letter)