F41-Ireland Éire 28p Stamp 1986 – Charles Bianconi 1786–1875 –Used / Hinged – I

🖼 Title
Ireland Éire 28p Stamp 1986 – Charles Bianconi 1786–1875 – Used / Hinged – Irish Postage Stamp
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📂 Category
Stamps → Great Britain & Ireland → Ireland (Eire) → Commemorative
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🏷 Condition
Used (hinge remnants / gum damage on reverse)
Photos clearly show paper remnants, hinge residue and surface damage on back.
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📌 Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ireland (Éire)
Year of Issue: 1986
Face Value: 28p
Theme: Charles Bianconi / Transport / Irish History
Quality: Used / Hinged
Type: Commemorative Stamp
Era: Elizabeth II (Irish issues)
Cancellation: Not cancelled (mint but with hinge damage)
Gum: Damaged / Hinge remnants
Grade: VG (due to back damage)
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💷 Price & Valuation
Current Market Values (for reference):
Mint example: £1.50 – £2.50
Used/hindered: £0.30 – £0.80
With heavy gum damage (your stamp): £0.25 – £0.50
This stamp is not rare, but collectible due to the Bianconi transport theme.
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⭐ Recommended Listing Strategy
Because of the strong front image but damaged reverse:
Recommended Buy It Now (BIN):
£1.99
(Attractive front → higher interest despite condition)
Accept Offers:
✔ Enable
Set auto-accept at: £1.40
Set minimum offer at: £0.99
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🔨 Auction Option
If selling by auction, use:
Starting Price: £0.99
Duration: 7 days
Best for: Trying to attract Ireland collectors
Likely hammer price: £0.99 – £1.50
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📸 Photo Notes (important to include in listing)
Clear front close-up
Back showing hinge residue & damaged gum
Close shot of bottom perforation damage
Buyers appreciate transparency = fewer returns.
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