E300-1970 UPU Headquarters Stamp Set – Egypt & Philippines 5 Vintage Stamps MN

Title
1970 UPU Headquarters Stamp Set – Egypt & Philippines – 5 Vintage Stamps MNH
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Category
Stamps > Africa > Egypt
(Alternative secondary category: Stamps > Asia > Philippines)
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Condition
Mint Never Hinged (MNH) – Original gum intact
Light gum toning visible on reverse (see photos)
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Description
A vintage mixed country stamp lot commemorating the 1970 Universal Postal Union (UPU) Headquarters.
Includes:
Egypt (Arab Republic of Egypt) – 3 stamps depicting UPU Headquarters building
Philippines – 2 stamps marked “1970 – New UPU Headquarters (KOREO)”
All stamps are unused with full original gum. Minor age-related toning on gum side, typical for issues of this era. Front designs are clean and attractive.
Ideal for:
UPU thematic collectors
United Nations / International organizations collectors
World stamp collections
Photos show both fronte and reverse of actual stamps.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: Egypt & Philippines
Topic: UPU / Architecture / International Organizations
Year of Issue: 1970
Quality: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
Grade: Ungraded
Number of Items: 5 stamps
Certification: Uncertified
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💷 Valuation (Current Market Estimate)
Stamp GroupEstimated Value
Egypt UPU (3 stamps)£3 – £5
Philippines UPU (2 stamps)£2 – £4
Total Market Value£5 – £9
These are common commemoratives, collected mainly as thematic or filler material rather than high-value philatelic items.
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💰 Recommended eBay Pricing Strategy
✅ Buy It Now (Recommended)
List Price: £7.99
Accept Offers: ON
Auto-accept: £6.00
Auto-decline: below £5.00
This allows room for negotiation while staying within fair market value.
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🔨 Auction Option
If you prefer auction:
Start Price: £3.99
Duration: 7 days
Best Timing: Sunday evening (UK time)
Expected Result: £4 – £7
Auction is slightly riskier unless you have strong views/watchers.
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📦 Postage Recommendation
UK: Large Letter – £1.55 (with cardboard protection)
International: £2.50–£3.00 (standard untracked)
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✅ Final Recommendation
Buy It Now at £7.99 with offers enabled is the safest and most profitable approach for this type of stamp lot.