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1970 Great Britain Commonwealth Games Stamps Block 12 5d Edinburgh Traffic Light
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Make It Shine Send us a message Our Store Seller Profile Feedback About us Contact Vintage 1970 Great Britain 5d "Commonwealth Games" Stamps — Marginal Traffic Light Block of 12 Unmounted Mint Specifications Country of Origin: Great Britain (GB / UK) Year of Issue: 1970 Commemorative Subject: IX British Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh Theme: Sporting History / Athletic Heritage Lot Quantity: Block of 12 Stamps Face Value Denomination: 5d (Five Pence) per stamp Specialist Feature: Includes Premium "Traffic Light" Color-Checking Marginal Selvage Condition Profile: Unmounted Mint (UM / MNH - Mint Never Hinged) Adhesive State: 100% Original, Pristine, and Undisturbed Reverse Gum Sporting Heritage & Premium Marginal Markings Iconic Edinburgh Games: Issued by the Royal Mail in 1970, this memorable commemorative set celebrates the 9th British Commonwealth Games held in Edinburgh, Scotland—noted historically as the first time the event used metric distances and electronic photo-finish technology. Highly Collectible Traffic Light Position: A key acquisition for collectors of British decimal and pre-decimal philately, this block of 12 contains the original margin sheet selvage displaying the printer’s color-checking dots ("traffic lights"). These marginal blocks are significantly more elusive than standard single sets. Immaculate Archival Preservation: The entire block remains in flawless Unmounted Mint condition. With completely original, undisturbed adhesive reverse gum free of hinge tacks, toning, or paper bends, it represents a superb investment piece. FAQ What specific block layout will I receive? You will receive an unbroken block of 12 stamps featuring the original sheet margin and the "traffic light" printing checks. Please review our high-resolution listing photographs to view the exact margin layout of the current archive pool. Are the perforations fully intact across the block? Yes, the entire block has been meticulously inspected under professional philatelic conditions to ensure fully clean perforations, square corners, and vibrant, unfaded original ink depths. How is this collectible block protected for delivery? To ensure the pristine unhinged gum sheet and margins are completely shielded from atmospheric moisture or bending, the block is placed inside a professional philatelic glassine sleeve, reinforced by rigid card stiffeners, and dispatched securely. Carrier: Royal Mail UK Delivery: 1 - 3 Days International Delivery: 7 - 10 Days Handling Time: 1 - 2 Days Security Protocol: Fully Tracked Returns Policy Return Window: 30 Days Seller Coverage: Item Damaged / Misdescribed Buyer Coverage: Change of Mind (Must be returned completely unaltered with the block, margins, and original gum 100% intact) Quick Links Our Store | Feedback More Items Looking for more vintage British commemorative blocks, unmounted mint traffic light sheets, or sports heritage philately? View Our Listings Contact Us Have questions about specific cylinder numbers, phosphor variations, or combined postage discounts? Message Us Iconic Edinburgh Games: Issued by the Royal Mail in 1970, this memorable commemorative set celebrates the 9th British Commonwealth Games held in Edinburgh, Scotland—noted historically as the first time the event used metric distances and electronic photo-finish technology. Highly Collectible Traffic Light Position: A key acquisition for collectors of British decimal and pre-decimal philately, this block of 12 contains the original margin sheet selvage displaying the printer’s color-checking dots ("traffic lights"). These marginal blocks are significantly more elusive than standard single sets. To ensure the pristine unhinged gum sheet and margins are completely shielded from atmospheric moisture or bending, the block is placed inside a professional philatelic glassine sleeve, reinforced by
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