B63-Bailiwick of Guernsey1971 Thomas De La Rue Commemorative StampSet Mint Never

Title:

Bailiwick of Guernsey 1971 Thomas De La Rue Commemorative Stamp Set – Mint Never Hinged (MNHH)

Category:

> Stamps → British Colonies & Territories → Guernsey → Commemoratives

Condition:

> Mint Never Hinged (MNH) – Full original gum, no faults or marks, excellent condition.

Item Specifics:

Issue Year: 1971

Country/Region of Manufacture: Guernsey (Bailiwick of Guernsey)

Theme: Commemorative – Thomas De La Rue, The Guernsey Printer (1793–1866)

Denominations: 2p, 2½p, 4p, 7½p

Format: Horizontal pairs (each denomination)

Color: Multicolor (brown, red, green, blue)

Quality: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)

Designer/Subject: Portrait of Thomas De La Rue with historical stamps printed by De La Rue

Type: Commemorative Set

Era: Decimal (1971–Present)

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💷 Valuation & Pricing Guidance

Source / Reference Description Value Range (£)

eBay sold listings (2023–2024) Similar Guernsey 1971 sets in MNH condition £6 – £10

Stanley Gibbons Catalogue Full set (SG 1–4, MNH) retail estimate £8 – £12

Collector market average Unmounted mint, full pairs £7 – £9

✅ Estimated Market Valuation: £8 (fair collector value)

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💰 Recommended eBay Pricing

Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £8.99

(Competitive yet realistic for MNH pairs in clean condition)

Auction Option:

Start Price: £4.99

Duration: 7 days

Postage: Royal Mail 1st Class Large Letter – £1.50 UK / £3.50 International

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📦 Description (for listing body)

> Beautiful 1971 Bailiwick of Guernsey complete commemorative stamp set honoring Thomas De La Rue (1793–1866), the famous Guernsey-born printer.

Includes all four values — 2p, 2½p, 4p, and 7½p — presented as horizontal pairs featuring historical De La Rue stamp designs.

Mint Never Hinged (MNH) with full gum

Crisp colors and clean perforations

Ideal for British Commonwealth collectors or Guernsey philately enthusiasts

📬 Securely packed and shipped with protective sleeve and cardboard backing.