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Rhodesia (until 1965) Market Value

Current market statistics for stamps and postal history from Rhodesia issued before 1965.

What you'll usually pay

$21 typical price
Most are between$3$133
Brand new$52.8
Used$0
On sale now17,579

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👉 In short easy summary

Value is highest in Blocks (+74%) and Pre-Stamp items (+145%). Conversely, George VI era stamps (-53%) and Covers (-37%) are currently trading well below the market median.

💚 Best value for your money

George VI (1936-1952) 1,031 on sale$9.9 · 53% cheaper
F/VF (Fine/Very Fine) 599 on sale$11.82 · 44% cheaper
Ungraded 4,736 on sale$13 · 38% cheaper
Cover 1,228 on sale$13.19 · 37% cheaper
Postal Card, Stationery 126 on sale$14.55 · 31% cheaper

Price by quality

Mint Never Hinged/MNH
$14.63-30%
Used
$15.84-25%
Mint Lightly Hinged/MLH
$19-10%
Lightly Hinged
$23.76+13%
Original Gum
$23.76+13%
Mint Hinged
$24+14%

Why? Prices vary by condition, ranging from Mint Never Hinged at 14.63 to Mint Hinged at 24.

Price by era

George VI (1936-1952)
$9.9-53%
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
$14.89-29%
Edward VII (1902-1910)
$15.51-26%
Victoria (1837-1901)
$22.2+6%
George V (1910-1936)
$26.4+26%
Pre-Stamp
$51.5+145%

Why? Value is driven by rarity and age, peaking with Pre-Stamp items at 51.5 and lowest with George VI at 9.9.

Price by type

Cover
$13.19-37%
Postal Card, Stationery
$14.55-31%
Postage
$16-24%
First Day Cover
$19.99-5%
Multiple
$26.4+26%
Block
$36.63+74%

Why? Format impacts price, with Blocks reaching 36.63 while Covers sit at 13.19.

Price by grade

F/VF (Fine/Very Fine)
$11.82-44%
Ungraded
$13-38%
VF (Very Fine)
$24+14%
Gem
$24+14%
F (Fine)
$24.36+16%
Superb
$29.7+41%

Why? Professional grading adds premium, with Superb grades at 29.7 compared to F/VF at 11.82.

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Common questions

What is the median price for a stamp from the George V era?

The median price for George V (1910-1936) stamps is 26.4.

Are used stamps cheaper than mint hinged stamps?

Yes, used stamps have a median of 15.84, while mint hinged stamps have a median of 24.

Which stamp type has the highest median value?

Blocks have the highest median value at 36.63.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $3$133, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 30, 2026.