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North Borneo Stamp Values

Current market data for North Borneo philatelic items based on 8,912 listings.

What you'll usually pay

$26.33 typical price
Most are between$2$239
Brand new$85.8
Used$0
On sale now8,912

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👉 In short easy summary

High value is found in Covers, which have seen a 90% increase in median price. Conversely, Individual stamps and Postage items are currently undervalued with price drops of 53% and 48% respectively.

💚 Best value for your money

Ships, Boats 102 on sale$11.46 · 56% cheaper
Ungraded 2,934 on sale$12 · 54% cheaper
Individual 66 on sale$12.5 · 53% cheaper
Postage 827 on sale$13.75 · 48% cheaper
VF (Very Fine) 474 on sale$18.88 · 28% cheaper

Price by type

Individual
$12.5-53%
Postage
$13.75-48%
Postage Due
$22.49-15%
Postal Card, Stationery
$27+3%
Block
$33.66+28%
Cover
$49.99+90%

Why? Prices vary significantly by format, ranging from 12.5 for Individuals to 49.99 for Covers.

Price by grade

Ungraded
$12-54%
VF (Very Fine)
$18.88-28%
F/VF (Fine/Very Fine)
$19.5-26%
F (Fine)
$20-24%
VF/XF (Very Fine/Extremely Fine)
$26.33
Gem
$27+3%

Why? Condition heavily impacts value, with Gem grade at 27 and Ungraded at 12.

Price by topic

Ships, Boats
$11.46-56%
Cats
$21.12-20%
Flags, National Emblems
$21-20%
Royalty
$22.15-16%
Red Cross
$26.33
Birds
$29.04+10%

Why? Subject matter drives demand, with Birds reaching 29.04 while Ships, Boats sit at 11.46.

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Common questions

What is the median price for a new North Borneo item?

The median price for new items is 85.8.

Which stamp topic currently holds the highest median value?

Birds have the highest median value among topics at 29.04.

How does the price of a Block compare to an Individual stamp?

Blocks have a median price of 33.66, whereas Individual stamps have a median of 12.5.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $2$239, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 30, 2026.