B83-“25-c Purple / Violet General / Portrait Stamp — [Country / Year / Catalo

Title:

“25-c Purple / Violet General / Portrait Stamp — [Country / Year / Catalog #] — Used”

*(You can refine the title depending on what the discover from research, e.g. “United States 25¢ Internal Revenue Stamp R169p Used” or “25c stamp – [Country name] – violet”) *

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Category:

Collectables → Stamps → United States (or the correct country) → Postage Stamps / Revenue Stamps (whichever applies)

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Condition:

Used (light cancellation visible)

Describe any faults: e.g. “perfs slightly trimmed / edge wear / corner bent / cancel mark / small tear / discoloration”

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Item Specifics:

Field Value / Description

Country/Region of Manufacture [e.g. United States]

Year of Issue [if known]

Denomination 25 c

Stamp Type Postage / Revenue / Fiscal (whichever is correct)

Color Violet / Purple

Catalog Number [e.g. Scott R169p or your country’s catalog number]

Condition Used

Cancellation [Type, e.g. circular date stamp, pen, etc.]

Gum / Back (if applicable)

Perforation [e.g. “perf 11” or “imperforate at left”, etc.]

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Pricing & Valuation (in £):

Suggested “Buy It Now” listing price: £5.00 – £15.00

Starting bid for auction: £1.50 – £4.00

You might consider “Best Offer” enabled

Estimate / Valuation: ~ £8.00 (this is a rough estimate based on condition and assuming a common issue)

Note: This value is speculative. Without precise identification (year, catalog, rarity) and knowledge of the condition, this is just a ballpark.

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Recommended Approach:

List as Auction + Buy It Now / Best Offer

Auction starting low to attract bids (e.g. £1.50)

Set a “Buy It Now” somewhat above your estimated value (e.g. £10–12)

Add good clear photos (front, back, closeups of edges, cancel, perforations)

Provide measurement (height × width in mm)

Be honest about faults and condition to reduce returns / disputes