E268-France Nice 2 Francs Stamp Block of 4 – République Française –Municipal Ar

Title
France Nice 2 Francs Stamp Block of 4 – République Française – Municipal Arms – Vintage
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Category
Collectables > Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Used – good overall appearance on front.
Reverse shows toning / age spots and hinge remnants. No tears. Colours remain strong on the face.
(Condition clearly affects value – priced accordingly.)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Region: Europe
City Issue: Nice
Denomination: 2 Francs
Year of Issue: c. 1940s–1950s
Type: Block of 4 (se-tenant block)
Theme: Coat of Arms / Heraldry / Municipal
Currency: Franc
Gum: Previously hinged, toned
Certification: Uncertified
Quality: Used
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Description (copy/paste friendly)
Block of four vintage French stamps issued for Nice, featuring the municipal coat of arms with eagle motif.
Printed “République Française – Postes – Nice – 2F”.
Fronts are clean with strong colour and clear design.
Backs show visible toning and hinge marks, consistent with age and storage.
A nice affordable block for collectors of French regional issues or municipal heraldry.
Please review photos carefully as they form part of the description.
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Valuation (GBP £)
Clean, lightly hinged block: ~£12–£18
This example (toning present): £5–£8 realistic market value
Toning significantly reduces collector demand, but blocks of 4 still attract interest.
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Recommended eBay Listing Price (£)
£7.99 Buy It Now
✔ Allows room for offers
✔ Competitive for condition
✔ Likely to sell within standard listing period
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Auction Option (Recommended if you want faster sale)
Start price: £3.99
Duration: 7 days
Reserve: None
Expected final price: £5–£7
Auction works best if you already have stamp-collecting traffic on your account.
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Best Strategy (My Recommendation)
👉 Buy It Now at £7.99 with “Accept Offers” ON
Minimum offer auto-accept: £5.50
This balances value and sell-through speed.
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