B68-1965 Great BritainBattle of Britain1940 Commemorative Stamps 9d & 1/3 Quee

1965 Great Britain Battle of Britain 1940 Commemorative Stamps – 9d & 1/3 – Queen Elizabeth II

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📂 Category

Stamps › Great Britain › Elizabeth II (1952-Now) › Commemorative › 1960s

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📦 Condition

Used – Very Good

(Excellent color preservation, clean perforations, light hinge marks possible on reverse.)

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📋 Item Specifics

Attribute Description

Issue Year 1965

Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom

Era Elizabeth II (1952–Now)

Topic Battle of Britain 1940 / World War II

Denominations 9 d & 1 s 3 d

Designers 9d – D. Gentleman / 1/3 – A. P. Beck

Color Multicolour

Gum Original (unmounted or lightly hinged if applicable)

Format Single stamps (pair)

Cancellation Unused / Mint (unless stated otherwise)

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💰 Valuation (Market Guide, Oct 2025)

Denomination Individual Value (£) Notes

9 d Battle of Britain (1965) £2.50 – £4.00 Common but collectible; high visual appeal.

1/3 Battle of Britain (1965) £4.00 – £7.00 Higher face value issue; more sought-after.

Total Estimated Value (Set) £6.50 – £11.00 As a clean matched pair.

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💵 Recommended eBay Listing Price

Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £9.95

(Optimized for collector visibility; includes modest premium for paired display.)

🔨 Auction Option

Start Price: £4.99

Duration: 7 Days

Suggested Reserve (Optional): £7.00

Expected Final Range: £8 – £11

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🖊️ Item Description (for your listing)

> Pair of original 1965 Great Britain Battle of Britain 1940 commemorative stamps, featuring Queen Elizabeth II.

Designed by David Gentleman and A. P. Beck, these striking mid-century issues capture iconic wartime imagery — St Paul’s Cathedral under contrails and silhouettes of airmen in combat.

Excellent collectible condition with bright colors and intact perforations. Ideal for WWII, aviation, or QE II stamp collections.

Secure shipping with protective packaging.