E256-France 1928 Jules Verne 30c Gutter Pair with Margins Vintage Stamp (Toned

Title
France 1928 Jules Verne 30c Gutter Pair with Margins – Vintage Stamp (Toned Gum)
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Used / Mint Hinged (see description)
⚠️ Condition Notes:
Front: clean design, good detail
Reverse: heavy gum toning, staining and ageing spots
Margins and perforations intact
Please study images carefully – sold as seen
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: France
Year of Issue: 1928
Subject: Jules Verne
Face Value: 30c
Colour: Black / Dark Grey
Number of Stamps: 2 (gutter pair with selvedge)
Quality: Mint hinged (MH) / toned gum
Grade: Ungraded
Type: Commemorative
Format: Gutter pair with printer’s margin
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Description (you can paste this directly)
Original French commemorative stamp honouring Jules Verne, issued in 1928.
This listing is for a gutter pair with selvedge, showing the printer’s pattern on the margin – a desirable format for collectors.
Please note the significant gum toning and age-related staining on the reverse, which affects value. The front remains visually attractive. Ideal as a space-filler, study piece, or specialist margin/gutter example.
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💷 Valuation (Realistic Market)
ConditionEstimated Value
Clean gum, no toning£15–£25
This example (heavy toning)£3–£6
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✅ Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
£5.99
✔️ Add “Best Offer” to encourage quicker sale
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🔨 Auction Option (Recommended if you want it sold)
Start price: £0.99
Auction length: 7 days
Expected final price: £3–£6
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💡 Seller Tip
This item will attract specialist French or margin collectors, but condition-sensitive buyers will be cautious. Clear photos (which you already have) + honest description = best result