E276-France WWII “RF” Overprint Stamps – Mercury (Mercure) Issue Mixed Values

Title
France WWII “RF” Overprint Stamps – Mercury (Mercure) Issue – Mixed Values – Used / Backing Paper
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Category
Stamps
> Europe > France > Collections, Lots
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Condition
Used
Stamps show clear “RF” overprints
Some stamps are off paper / with backing remnants
Visible cancellation marks
No gum remaining
General age toning and light wear consistent with WWII-era material
(Overall condition: Fair to Good for age)
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Item Description
Small group of French WWII “RF” overprint Mercury (Mercure) definitive stamps, including denominations 10c, 40c, and 50c, plus three reverse/back examples.
Issued during the French Liberation period (1944–45), these stamps feature the classic Mercury design with Republican “RF” overprints.
Ideal for:
WWII postal history collectors
France / European stamp collectors
Album fillers or study of Liberation overprints
Please see photos for exact condition and centering.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Year of Issue: 1944–1945 (approx.)
Era: WWII / Liberation
Denominations: 10c, 40c, 50c
Stamp Type: Definitive
Topic: Mercury (Mercure)
Quality: Used
Overprint: RF
Number of Stamps: 6
Cancellation Type: Partial / Handstamp
Colour: Blue, Violet, Green, Yellow
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Valuation (Realistic Market)
ItemEstimated Value
RF Mercury stamps (used, mixed condition)£0.50 – £1.50 each
Lot value (6 stamps)£3 – £6 total
(Higher catalogue values apply only to mint, well-centred examples – not applicable here.)
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Recommended eBay Pricing
Buy It Now (Recommended)
Price: £6.99
Accept Offers: ON
Reason: Collectors often buy small WWII lots impulsively; offers usually land around £4–£6.
Auction Option
Start Price: £1.99
Duration: 7 days
Best Start Day: Sunday evening (UK time)
Expected Result: £3–£6 depending on bidders
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Postage Recommendation
UK: Royal Mail 2nd Class Large Letter
International: Royal Mail International Standard
Combine postage encouraged
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