B310-1948 Great Britain Royal Silver Wedding 1 Pound BlueStamp (King George VI

Title:
1948 Great Britain Royal Silver Wedding 1 Pound Blue Stamp (King George VI & Queen Elizabeth) – Used
Category:
> Stamps → Great Britain → George VI (1936–1952) → Commemorative
Condition:
> Used (Postmarked, good condition, no major tears, gum present on reverse)
Item Specifics:
Issue Year: 1948
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Denomination: £1
Colour: Deep Blue
Theme: Royalty / Silver Wedding Anniversary
Monarch: King George VI
SG Number: SG 493 (Scott #268)
Type: Commemorative
Format: Single Stamp
Postmarked: Yes
Gum: Lightly hinged / partially preserved (see images)
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💰 Valuation and Pricing
Current Market Value (Used Condition):
£8 – £15 (based on recent UK eBay sales for similar postmarked examples)
Mint Condition Value (for comparison):
£60 – £90 depending on centering and gum quality
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💡 Recommended Listing Price
Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £12.99
Auction Option: Start at £6.99 (7-day auction, to attract bids)
Postage: £1.50 (Royal Mail 1st Class – envelope with card protection)
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📋 Recommended Listing Description
> 1948 Royal Silver Wedding £1 Blue Stamp – King George VI & Queen Elizabeth
Commemorating their Silver Wedding Anniversary (1923–1948). This striking deep blue stamp features portraits of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
Condition: Used with visible postmark, excellent colour retention, and intact perforations. A fine collectible example of this iconic high-value issue.
SG 493 / Scott 268 – issued by Great Britain in 1948.
📮 Securely packed and shipped with care.
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