F64-Gold Coast 1/- Shilling Stamp – “Breaking Cocoa Pods” King George VI – Use

Title
Gold Coast 1/- Shilling Stamp – “Breaking Cocoa Pods” – King George VI – Used 1940s Colonial Issue
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Category
Stamps → British Colonies & Territories → Ghana (Gold Coast)
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Condition
Used
(Visible postmark, some ageing on back, standard perforation wear)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Origin: Gold Coast (Ghana)
Year of Issue: 1938–1944 (King George VI definitive series)
Face Value: 1 Shilling
Theme: Agriculture / Cocoa Pods
Quality: Used
Type: Postage Stamp
Grade: VF (Very Fine) – based on visible details
Era: King George VI
Colour: Red & Black
Cancellation: Circular date stamp
Authenticity: Original
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Price & Valuation (UK Market)
Typical Market Value for This Issue (Used):
➡️ £1.50 – £4.00
(depends on condition, cancellation clarity, gum, perforations)
Your Stamp Condition Assessment
Front: Good detail, strong colours, clear design
Back: Toning/ageing visible (common for this era)
Postmark: Medium strength
Perfs: Decent overall
Adjusted Valuation
➡️ £2.50 – £3.50
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Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
➡️ £3.49 (Best Offer Enabled)
This price gives you visibility and room for negotiation.
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Auction Option
If you want to run an auction:
Start Price: £1.49
Likely Selling Range: £1.49 – £3.00
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Description (Optional to Copy into Listing)
A genuine Gold Coast 1 Shilling “Breaking Cocoa Pods” stamp from the King George VI definitive series (1938–44). Features detailed agricultural artwork and a portrait of King George VI.
Used with clear cancellation. Shows expected ageing on reverse.
Great addition for collectors of British Colonial, African postal history, or KGVI issues.
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