B61-1978 GBQueeElizabeth II 10p Carmine Red Machin Definitive Blockof4 Mint MNH

🏷 Title

1978 GB Queen Elizabeth II 10p Carmine Red Machin Definitive Block of 4 Mint MNH

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📂 Category

Stamps → Great Britain → Elizabeth II (1952–Now) → Decimal Machin Issues

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🧾 Condition

Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

(Unused, full original gum, never hinged – excellent condition)

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📋 Item Specifics

Field Details

Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom

Year of Issue 1978

Denomination 10p

Series Machin Definitive

Colour Carmine Red / Deep Red

Printing Type Lithograph (likely)

Format Block of 4

Quality Mint Never Hinged

Topic Royalty – Queen Elizabeth II

Grade Superb

Certification Uncertified

Era Decimal (1971–Now)

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💷 Valuation

The handwritten note suggests a 1978 valuation of £4.50 each stamp, meaning the block could have been valued at ~£18 in that era.

Adjusted for inflation and collector demand, the current market valuation for a mint block of 4 Machin 10p carmine red (with selvedge markings) is approximately £10–£15.

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💰 Recommended eBay Listing Price

Type Suggested Price Rationale

Buy It Now (Fixed Price) £12.99 Competitive for a clean MNH block with selvedge and dated note.

Auction Start Price £5.99 Reasonable start to attract bids and ensure interest.

Expected Final Auction Value £9–£13 Based on comparable recent sales of similar Machin blocks.

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🏁 Auction Option

Duration: 7 days

Starting Bid: £5.99

Buy It Now: £12.99 (optional “Buy It Now” alongside auction)

Postage: £1.50 UK (1st Class in protective sleeve)

Returns: Accept returns within 30 days