P263-USSR CCCP 1974 Soyuz-15 Space Stamp 10k Sarafanov Demin MNH/MH
Here’s a solid eBay draft listing with valuation in £ for your stamp.
Item identified: USSR / CCCP 1974 Soyuz-15 space stamp, showing cosmonauts G. V. Sarafanov and L. S. Demin, denomination 10 kopeks. A stamp reference page lists it as issued in 1974, 10k, with a large print run of 5.1 million, which helps explain why it is usually a low-value single stamp.
Title
USSR CCCP 1974 Soyuz-15 Space Stamp 10k Sarafanov Demin MNH/MH
Category
Stamps > Europe > Russia & Soviet Union > Soviet Union
Condition
From the images, this looks unused with no gum visible on the reverse or possibly gum lost, so safest listing condition is:
Unused – no gum / hinged remainder possible
Do not list as MNH unless you are certain the back has full original gum.
Item specifics
Country/Region: Soviet Union / USSR / CCCP
Year of Issue: 1974
Theme: Space / Space Travel / Cosmonauts
Denomination: 10k
Colour: Multicolour
Cancellation Type: Unused
Type: Postage
Topic: Soyuz-15, Sarafanov, Demin
Condition notes: Light age toning on reverse; perforations intact; see photos for centering and margins.
Valuation
Single stamps of this issue are generally inexpensive. Comparable market evidence suggests a rough retail level of about £0.40 to £1.75 for a normal single, with sets or better-condition examples sometimes priced a bit higher. One dealer page shows the related Sarafanov/Demin stamp in a set priced at $0.53, while eBay listings for related 1974 Soyuz issues and small USSR space groups are around $2.15 to $2.99.
Estimated value: £0.50 to £1.50
Likely quick-sale value: £0.75 to £0.99
Recommended eBay listing price
Buy It Now: £1.25
Accept offers: Yes
That gives room for a small offer while staying realistic for a common Soviet space commemorative. The large print run supports keeping expectations modest.
Auction option
Start price: £0.49
Best if:
you are selling several stamps together
or you want a quick sale
For a single common USSR stamp, auction may end low unless you have multiple watchers or combine with other space stamps.
Suggested description
1974 USSR / CCCP Soyuz-15 commemorative stamp, 10k, featuring cosmonauts G. V. Sarafanov and L. S. Demin. Unused example. Reverse shows no obvious full gum, so offered as unused/no gum to be safe. Good collectible for Soviet space or astronautics thematic collections. Please study photos for condition, centering and perforations.
Best recommendation
List as Buy It Now at £1.25 with Best Offer on.
If you have more USSR space stamps, group them into a small lot, since bundles usually sell better than very common singles
