E568-South Africa RSA 15c 1977 Sports Congress Stamp Pair –MNH Margin + Used Co

Title
South Africa RSA 15c 1977 Sports Congress Stamp Pair – MNH Margin + Used Copy
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Category
Stamps > Africa > South Africa (Union & Republic) > Decimal Issues
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Condition
One stamp: Mint Never Hinged (MNH) with left margin / selvedge
One stamp: Used (clear circular postmark visible)
Colours bright, no tears or thinning
Overall very good collectible condition
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: South Africa (RSA)
Year of Issue: 1977
Face Value: 15c
Theme: Sport / Physical Education / International Congress
Designer: Donald Cowie
Stamp Type: Commemorative
Quality: Mixed (Mint NH + Used)
Format: Single stamps (pair shown)
Cancellation Type: Circular date stamp (used copy)
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Item Description (for listing body)
This listing is for a pair of South African RSA 15c commemorative stamps issued in 1977, celebrating an international congress related to physical education and sport. The set includes one mint never hinged stamp with margin (selvedge) and one used stamp with a visible postmark. A nice combination for collectors who appreciate both mint and postally used examples from the same issue.
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💷 Price & Valuation (GBP)
Estimated Market Value
Mint NH with margin: £2.50 – £3.50
Used copy: £0.75 – £1.25
Combined fair value: £3.50 – £4.50
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✅ Recommended eBay Listing Price
£4.99 Buy It Now
(Allows room for offers and aligns well with collector expectations for mixed-condition pairs)
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🔨 Auction Option
Starting price: £1.99
Duration: 7 days