B49-1952 U.S.3¢Grand Coulee DamReclamation Centennial Mint Block of 4 Scott #10

Title

1952 U.S. 3¢ Grand Coulee Dam Reclamation Centennial Mint Block of 4 – Scott #1016 MNH

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Category

Stamps > United States > 1901-Now > Unused > Commemoratives (1941-Now)

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Condition

Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

Clean, well-centered block of four with full original gum and intact perforations. Excellent preservation.

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Item Specifics

Issue Year: 1952

Denomination: 3 Cents

Scott Number: 1016

Topic: Reclamation / Grand Coulee Dam / Engineering

Color: Green

Format: Block of 4 (with left margin & plate number)

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Quality: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

Gum: Original gum, never hinged

Plate Number: 1006 (visible on selvage)

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Description

This is a 1952 U.S. 3¢ Reclamation Centennial commemorative stamp block (Scott #1016), celebrating 50 years of U.S. Reclamation Service (1902–1952) and featuring the Grand Coulee Dam.

Beautiful mint never hinged condition with fresh color and sharp detail. The left selvage margin shows plate number 1006, ideal for collectors seeking plate blocks.

A fine example of mid-20th-century U.S. commemorative design, honoring irrigation, reclamation, and hydroelectric progress.

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Valuation

Catalogue Value (Scott): ~£3–£6 (for MNH block of 4)

Market Value (recent sales): ~£4–£8 depending on centering and gum condition

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Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £7.95

Auction Starting Price: £3.99

Duration: 7 days

Postage: £1.50 (Standard envelope with stiffener, UK)

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Suggested Listing Format

Type: Auction with Buy It Now option (£7.95 BIN / £3.99 start)

Returns: Accepted within 14 days

Handling Time: 1 business day