E311-Vintage France Red Cross Semi-Postal Stamps Art & Sculpture Set (Used) 🇫

Title
Vintage France Red Cross Semi-Postal Stamps – Art & Sculpture Set (Used) 🇫🇷
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Category
Collectables > Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Used
All stamps cancelled
No gum (as shown on reverse)
Some age toning and light foxing visible on backs
Front designs clear with good detail
Overall fair to good vintage condition for used charity issues.
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Item Description
A small collection of vintage French Red Cross semi-postal stamps, featuring classic French artwork and sculpture.
Includes:
15f + 3f Falconet “L’Amour” (Cherub) × 2 copies
8f + 2f Houdon bust (Alexandre Brongniart)
15f + 5f “Le Retour du Baptême”
12f + 3f Vigée-Lebrun et sa fille
These stamps were issued by République Française to raise funds for the French Red Cross. Ideal for collectors of French stamps, Red Cross issues, or art-themed philately.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Era: Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s)
Quality: Used
Currency: Franc (semi-postal charity issues)
Topic: Art, Sculpture, Red Cross
Brand: Unbranded
Number of Stamps: 5
Colour: Multicoloured
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Valuation (UK Market – £)
Individual stamps (used, average condition): £0.75 – £1.50 each
Group value as a small lot: £4 – £7 total
Due to being used with some foxing on backs, these are collector filler / casual collector pieces rather than premium items.
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Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
£6.99 Buy It Now
✔ Accept Offers enabled
This allows room for negotiation and aligns with UK collector expectations.
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Auction Option
If listing as auction:
Starting Price: £2.99
Duration: 7 days
Expected Final Price: £4 – £6
Auction is suitable if you want a quicker sale.
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Optional Extras (to help the sale)
Mention “ideal starter lot” or “art-themed collection”
Offer combined postage if you sell other stamps
Include clear photos of front & back (you already have good ones)