E538-GB 1961 Post Office Savings Bank 3d – Mint Pair with Attached Blank Labels

Title
GB 1961 Post Office Savings Bank 3d – Mint Pair with Attached Blank Labels (MNH)
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Category
Stamps
> Great Britain
> Elizabeth II (1952–1971)
> Decimal & Pre-Decimal Issues
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Condition
Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
Original gum intact
No hinge marks
Clean colours
Perforations intact
Attached blank gummed labels below (as issued / printer’s waste or selvedge)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: Great Britain
Year of Issue: 1961
Queen: Elizabeth II
Denomination: 3d (Three Pence)
Theme: Post Office Savings Bank – Centenary (1861–1961)
Number of Stamps: 2 (pair)
Additional Feature: Attached blank gummed labels
Colour: Purple / Violet
Printing Method: Photogravure
Quality: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
Grade: Very Fine (VF)
Cancellation: None (Unused)
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Short Description (for listing body)
A scarce and attractive mint never hinged vertical pair of the 1961 Great Britain Post Office Savings Bank 3d commemorative issue, celebrating 100 years (1861–1961).
This example includes original attached blank gummed labels beneath the stamps, making it more desirable to collectors of specialist GB material, selvedge, or printer’s waste varieties.
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💷 Valuation (Realistic Market)
ItemEstimated Value
Single MNH stamp£1.50 – £2.00
MNH pair£3.00 – £4.00
Pair with attached blank labels£5.00 – £8.00
📌 Blank attached labels add collector interest, even though not separately catalogued.
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🏷️ Recommended eBay Pricing
✅ Buy It Now (Recommended)
£7.99 – £9.99 Buy It Now
✔ Accept Offers enabled
➡ Good balance between visibility and value
➡ Appeals to specialist GB collectors
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🔨 Auction Option
Start Price: £2.99
Duration: 7 days
Best Start Day: Sunday evening
Expected Result: £5 – £8 (depending on bidders)
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