B34-1964Great BritainShakespeare Festival 2s6d ‘Hamlet Commemorative Stamp Min
Title
“1964 Great Britain Shakespeare Festival 2s6d ‘Hamlet’ Commemorative Stamp — Mint/Unused”
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Category
Collectibles → Stamps → Great Britain & British Isles → Commemorative
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Condition
Unused / Mint (hinged or never hinged, please specify)
Grade: Very Fine to Extra Fine (describe gum, centering, perforations, any faults, hinge mark etc.)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Year of Issue: 1964
Denomination: 2s 6d
Stamp Type: Commemorative
Theme / Topic: Shakespeare / Literature
Catalog Number: SG 650 (Stanley Gibbons) or #406 (depending on catalog)
Printing Method: Line-engraved (for this high value)
Perforations: 11 × 12 (as per the high value issue)
Color: Grey / “Hamlet” design
Expertised / Certificate: (if available, mention certificate details)
Gum: Original / hinges / no gum / regummed (as applicable)
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Valuation & Estimated Price
Based on known listings:
Dauwalders lists the SG 650 2/6d Hamlet 1964 at £0.80 (VAT free).
In another auction, a listing for the same issue marked “Great Britain #406 1964 2/-6 Grey Shakespeare Festival – Hamlet MNH” sold for USD $1.60 (~ £1.25) (mint never hinged)
A used/unused listing has also shown it for £0.12 (unused, previously hinged)
Given the wide spread, condition is critical. In very fine mint never hinged condition, a fair listing might attract £1.00 to £2.50. For hinged or lesser condition, more like £0.50 to £1.50.
So:
Recommended “buy it now” listing price: £1.50
Auction / starting bid option: Start at £0.50 (no reserve) or £0.75 (if you prefer some minimum)
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Recommended Listing Strategy
Use “Buy It Now + Best Offer” to give flexibility.
Offer an auction option with a low start to attract bidders, but include a “Buy It Now” fallback.
Ensure high-quality scans/photos (front, back, gum side).
Highlight any certificate or expertization.
Note in description any flaws (hinge marks, gum condition, centering, perforation defects).
Consider shipping costs (small stamp, can use tracked letter).
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Sample eBay Listing Format
Title:
1964 Great Britain Shakespeare Festival 2s6d ‘Hamlet’ Commemorative Stamp — Mint unused
Condition:
Unused, mint – never hinged (or hinged) — Very Fine / Fine
Gum: original / hinge mark / lightly hinged
Centering / perforations: (mention if well centered or any flaws)
Description:
Issued 23 April 1964 as part of the Shakespeare Festival commemorative set
SG catalogue number: 650
High-value line-engraved Hamlet design, showing Shakespeare with Queen’s portrait inset
Perforation 11×12
Well preserved for its age; see scans
(Include note on certificate or provenance if any)
Sale Format:
Buy It Now: £1.50
Best Offer: Enabled
Or Auction: Start at £0.50 for 7-day auction
Shipping & Handling:
Shipping (UK): £0.50 (letter / standard)
International (tracked small packet): £1.50 (or adjust)
