E261-France 1946 Jules Verne 12F Commemorative Stamp – Used – No Gum

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📮 Item Identification
Country: France (République Française)
Person Honoured: Jules Verne
Inscription: VERNE 1844–1896
Face Value: 12 Francs
Issue Type: Commemorative
Period: Mid-20th century (commonly catalogued as issued 1946)
Back: No gum (used)
Title
France 1946 Jules Verne 12F Commemorative Stamp – Used – No Gum
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France > Used Stamps
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Condition
Used
Clearly cancelled (pen/ink cancellation visible)
No gum on reverse (as expected for used stamp)
Perforations intact
Moderate wear consistent with age
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Item Specifics
Year of Issue: 1946
Denomination: 12 Francs
Colour: Grey/Blue
Theme: Literature, Science Fiction, Authors
Quality: Used
Cancellation Type: Pen cancel
Back: No gum
Catalogue Reference: Common French commemorative (Yvert & Tellier #748 equivalent)
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💷 Price & Valuation (UK Market)
Estimated Market Value
£1.00 – £3.00 (used condition, pen-cancelled)
> Mint versions carry higher value, but used examples like this are very common.
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💡 Recommended Selling Strategy
Buy It Now (Best Option)
£2.49 – £2.99
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Ideal for collectors filling album gaps
Auction Option
Starting price: £0.99
Duration: 7 days
Expected final price: £1.20 – £2.50
Auction is fine if you already have traffic or multiple stamps listed.
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✅ Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now: £2.79
Auction Start: £0.99
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📌 Seller Tip
If you have:
Multiple French stamps
Other literary or Jules Verne themed items
👉 Consider grouping into a small lot, which often sells better than single low-value stamps