E274-France 25c Marianne Definitive Stamp – République Française Used – Post-W

Title
France 25c Marianne Definitive Stamp – République Française – Used – Post-War
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Used
(Postal cancellation present; no gum as issued. Perforations appear intact. Light wear consistent with circulation.)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Year of Issue: c. late 1940s–1950s
Denomination: 25 centimes
Currency: French Franc (centimes)
Theme: Marianne / Allegory / Definitives
Colour: Red, grey & black
Type: Postage stamp
Quality: Used
Cancellation: Yes (light, legible)
Perforation: Yes
Grade: Ungraded
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Description
Original French 25 centimes Marianne definitive stamp, issued post-World War II.
A classic everyday issue from La République Française, ideal for collectors of French definitives, Marianne series, or general European stamps.
Please review images carefully as they form part of the description.
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💰 Valuation
Catalogue / Collector Value
≈ 0.20 – 0.50 French francs (used, common issue)
Realistic Market Value (UK)
£0.50 – £1.50 for a single used example
(This is a very common stamp; value is mainly collector/filler interest rather than rarity.)
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🏷️ Recommended eBay Pricing
Buy It Now (Recommended)
£1.49
Best balance between visibility and sale likelihood
Works well if you offer combined postage on multiple stamps
Auction Option
Starting price: £0.99
Duration: 7 days
Reserve: None
⚠️ Auction is only recommended if selling alongside other stamps or as part of a themed lot.
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📦 Postage Suggestion
UK Large Letter (untracked): £1.15
Offer combined postage to encourage multi-item purchases
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