B303-Great Britain QEII 1955 10 Shilling Blue Edinburgh Castle Stamp (SG 537)
Here’s a full eBay listing draft with valuation for your two vintage stamps:
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Title
🇬🇧 Great Britain QEII 1955 10 Shilling Blue Edinburgh Castle Stamp (SG 537) — Used & Unused Pair
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Category
Stamps > Great Britain > Elizabeth II (1952-Now) > 1952-70 > Used/Unused
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Condition
Top stamp: Used (postmarked, light wear, small edge tear)
Bottom stamp: Unused / Mint (hinge mark visible, minor toning on gum)
Both in good collectible condition for age.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Year of Issue: 1955
Denomination: 10 Shillings
Colour: Deep Blue
Design: Edinburgh Castle with Queen Elizabeth II portrait
Printing: Watermarked (St. Edward’s Crown, sideways)
Perforation: 14
Catalog Reference: Stanley Gibbons SG 537
Postmark (Used stamp): Partial circular “TOLL...” visible (likely Tollcross or similar)
Gum: Original gum on unused stamp, lightly hinged
Era: Wilding Series (High Value Castles Issue)
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Valuation & Recommended Pricing (as of 2025)
Used (postmarked): £10–£15 market value
Unused (mint lightly hinged): £35–£45 market value
Total Pair Value Estimate: £45–£55
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Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
💷 £49.99 (for both stamps as a collectible pair)
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Auction Option
Start Bid: £24.99
Auction Duration: 7 days
Suggested Reserve: £30
Shipping: Royal Mail 1st Class Signed For (£2.85 UK / £4.50 Intl)
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Description for eBay Listing
A lovely pair of classic British high-value stamps — the 1955 10 Shilling Blue “Edinburgh Castle” issue featuring Queen Elizabeth II.
Includes one used and one unused example.
The used stamp retains clear postmark details; the unused stamp shows original gum and light hinge marks.
Highly sought-after in the Wilding High Value Castles series — a fine addition for GB collectors or QEII enthusiasts.
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