B47-1947 U.S 100th Anniversary of Postage Stamps CIPEXSouvenir Sheet Benjamin Fr
1947 U.S. 100th Anniversary of Postage Stamps CIPEX Souvenir Sheet – Benjamin Franklin & George Washington
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📦 Category
Stamps > United States > Sheets > Souvenir Sheets
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🪙 Condition
Top sheet: Used (cancelled, postmarked, some edge wear)
Bottom sheet: Mint (unused, no postmark, clean edges)
📌 You can list these separately or together as a 2-piece lot (one used + one mint).
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🧾 Item Specifics
Attribute Details
Country/Region of Manufacture United States
Year of Issue 1947
Issue CIPEX (Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition)
Type Souvenir Sheet
Denominations 5¢ (Franklin, Blue) and 10¢ (Washington, Red)
Format Miniature Sheet (Souvenir Sheet)
Cancellation Type (for top sheet) Circular Date Stamp – May 1947
Grade VF (Very Fine)
Certification Uncertified
Color Blue and Red
Theme 100th Anniversary of U.S. Postage Stamps
Printed by U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Event Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition, New York, May 17–25, 1947
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💰 Valuation & Market Overview (as of 2025)
Mint condition souvenir sheet: £8 – £15 (common but collectible classic issue)
Used/cancelled sheet: £4 – £8 (depending on clarity of postmark and condition)
Both together as a set (one mint, one used): £15 – £20 realistic market value
Recent comparable sales on eBay and stamp auction sites (2024–2025) show mint examples selling around £10–12, and used ones £5–7.
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💵 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (BIN): £18.99 (for both sheets together)
or
£11.99 for the mint sheet
£6.99 for the used sheet
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🔨 Auction Option
If you prefer to auction:
Starting bid: £6.99 (set of two)
Expected sale range: £12 – £18
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📸 Suggested Listing Notes
> Beautiful pair of 1947 CIPEX (Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition) souvenir sheets celebrating the 100th anniversary of U.S. postage stamps. Includes one mint sheet and one postmarked example. Featuring Benjamin Franklin (5¢) and George Washington (10¢). Clean and well-preserved for age — ideal addition for U.S. or exhibition thematic collections.
