B93- Gibraltar 1969 Christmas Stamp Set – Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci & Luis de

🏷️ Title

Gibraltar 1969 Christmas Stamp Set – Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci & Luis de Morales “Madonna & Child” (Mint, Unhinged)

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📂 Category

Stamps > British Colonies & Territories > Gibraltar (1950-Now)

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🧾 Condition

Mint Never Hinged (MNH) — pristine, full original gum, never mounted or postmarked.

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📋 Item Specifics

Issue Year: 1969

Theme: Christmas / Religious Art

Country/Region of Manufacture: Gibraltar

Stamp Type: Commemorative

Denominations: 5d, 7d, 1/-

Designs:

Raphael Sanzio – Madonna della Seggiola

Leonardo da Vinci – Madonna of the Rocks

Luis de Morales – Virgin and Child

Format: Strip of 3

Condition: Mint Never Hinged

Era: Queen Elizabeth II

Color: Multicolor

Year of Issue: 1969

Topic: Madonna and Child / Christmas

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💷 Valuation & Pricing

Current market value: ~£6–£9 (for MNH set, strip of 3)

Catalogue reference (Stanley Gibbons): Approx. £8 retail for MNH condition

Typical sold prices (eBay UK, 2024–2025): £5–£9 (depending on presentation and condition)

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💡 Recommended eBay Listing Prices

Type Suggested Price (£) Rationale

Buy It Now (Fixed Price) £8.95 Competitive with recent sold listings, ideal for collectors.

Auction (Starting Bid) £4.99 Encourages bidding interest, often closes £6–£8.

Postage (UK) £1.50 (1st Class Large Letter, protective sleeve) Standard for stamp sales.

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📝 Recommended Listing Description

> Gibraltar Christmas 1969 stamp set (SG 216–218) featuring classic Renaissance art of the Madonna and Child.

Beautiful, vibrant colours and crisp printing showing works by Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Luis de Morales.

Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition — excellent example for collectors of Gibraltar or Christmas issues.

Will be shipped securely in a protective sleeve and board-backed envelope.