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Bechuanaland Philatelic Market Prices

Current market data for Bechuanaland postal items based on 4,660 listings.

What you'll usually pay

$9.82 typical price
Most are between$1$66
Brand new$46.2
Used$0
On sale now4,660

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👉 In short easy summary

The highest value is found in Blocks (+109%) and items listed as Territory (+330%). Conversely, standard Postage and Postage Due items have seen a price decrease of 38%.

💚 Best value for your money

Postage 417 on sale$6.05 · 38% cheaper
Postage Due 78 on sale$6.07 · 38% cheaper
Ungraded 1,338 on sale$7 · 29% cheaper
Royalty 242 on sale$7.25 · 26% cheaper
VF (Very Fine) 414 on sale$9 · 8% cheaper

Price by type

Postage
$6.05-38%
Postage Due
$6.07-38%
First Day Cover
$12.13+24%
Postal Card, Stationery
$14.5+48%
Cover
$16.5+68%
Block
$20.56+109%

Why? Value varies significantly by format, ranging from Postage at 6.05 to Blocks at 20.56.

Price by grade

Ungraded
$7-29%
VF (Very Fine)
$9-8%
F/VF (Fine/Very Fine)
$13+32%
F (Fine)
$13.5+37%
Gem
$15+53%
Superb
$16.5+68%

Why? Condition impacts price, with Ungraded items at 7 and Superb grade reaching 16.5.

Price by topic

Trees
$4.09-58%
Royalty
$7.25-26%
Historical Figures
$7.99-19%
Cultures, Ethnicities
$9.48-3%
Cats
$19.8+102%
Birds
$19.8+102%

Why? Subject matter drives pricing, with Trees at 4.09 and Cats at 19.8.

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Common questions

What is the median price for a Bechuanaland stamp?

The overall market median is 9.82.

How much more do 'Superb' grade items cost compared to 'Ungraded' ones?

Superb grade items have a median of 16.5, while Ungraded items have a median of 7.

Which postal type has seen the largest percentage increase in value?

Blocks have seen the largest increase at 109%.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $1$66, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 30, 2026.