Ceylon Stamp Market Value
Current market data for stamps from Ceylon issued until 1948 based on 12,059 listings.
What you'll usually pay
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๐ In short easy summary
The market median is 15. High value is found in Mint No Gum items (+80%) and Military/War topics (+165%), while Used quality items trade at a significant discount (-47%).
๐ Best value for your money
Price by quality
Why? Prices range from 8 for Used to 26.99 for Mint No Gum.
Price by era
Why? Values vary from 4 for Pre-Stamp to 13.2 for Edward VII.
Price by grade
Why? Pricing spans from 6 for F/VF to 18.48 for Superb grade.
Price by topic
Why? Specialized themes like Military, War (39.8) command higher premiums than Royalty (9.75).
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Common questions
What is the typical price for a used Ceylon stamp?
The median price for stamps listed as Used is 8.
Which stamp topic has the highest median value?
Military, War stamps have the highest median value at 39.8.
How do 'Superb' grade stamps compare to the market median?
Superb grade stamps have a median of 18.48, which is 23% above the market median.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $2โ$99, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 30, 2026.