B258-GB QEII Castle High Value Stamps Set 1955-58 (2/6, 5/-, 10/, £1) MNH OG –

Here’s a detailed eBay draft listing for your four classic Queen Elizabeth II pre-decimal high-value stamps (the “Castle” series).
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🏷️ Title
GB QEII Castle High Value Stamps Set 1955-58 (2/6, 5/-, 10/-, £1) MNH OG – Top Margins
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📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > Elizabeth II (1952-Now) > Mint > Decimal & Pre-Decimal (1952-1971)
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💎 Condition
Mint Never Hinged (MNH) — Original gum, full perforations, light toning on gum consistent with age, clean fronts, very fine condition overall.
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📋 Item Specifics
AttributeDetails
Country/RegionGreat Britain
Year of Issue1955–1958
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
Denominations2/6 (brown), 5/- (red), 10/- (blue), £1 (black)
SeriesCastle High Values (De La Rue printings)
PrintingPhotogravure
GumOriginal, lightly toned
Perforations15 x 14
ConditionMint Never Hinged (MNH)
FormatSet of 4 with top margins
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💰 Valuation & Price Recommendation
StampApprox. Market Value (MNH)Typical Realised Price (Set)
2/6 Brown£6–£8
5/- Red£8–£10
10/- Blue£12–£15
£1 Black£18–£22
Total (Set of 4)£45–£55
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💡 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £49.99
Best Offer Option: Enabled (accept offers over £40)
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🏆 Auction Option
Starting Bid: £29.99
Duration: 7 days
Suggested Ending Time: Sunday evening (best visibility)
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✨ Listing Description
> Set of four iconic Queen Elizabeth II high-value Castle stamps issued between 1955–1958, including denominations 2/6 brown, 5/- red, 10/- blue, and £1 black.
All are mint never hinged (MNH) with original gum and top margins, showing minimal toning on reverse consistent with age. A fine addition for collectors of early QEII issues.
High-value pre-decimal classics printed by De La Rue using the photogravure method. Excellent colour and detail on fronts.
Securely shipped in a protective sleeve and rigid mailer.
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