E313-France 1957 Marianne 12F Purple – Vertical Pair with Margin & Dat (26.6.57

Title
France 1957 Marianne 12F Purple – Vertical Pair with Margin & Date (26.6.57)
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Category
Collectables > Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Used – Good/Fair
Stamps cancelled with clear dated margin (26.6.57)
Original perforations intact
Noticeable toning / foxing on reverse and along margins
No visible tears, but paper ageing present
Please see photos for exact condition
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: France
Year of Issue: 1957
Denomination: 12 Francs
Colour: Purple
Stamp Type: Definitive
Design: Marianne (Sower/Liberty style)
Number of Stamps: 2 (Vertical Pair)
Margin: Right-hand margin with printed date
Cancellation Type: Postally used
Quality: Used
Grade: Ungraded
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Short Description (for listing body)
Vertical pair of French 12 Franc Marianne definitives from 1957, with attached margin showing the printed date 26.6.57. Attractive classic design.
Condition reflects age, with visible toning and foxing on reverse and margins. A solid filler or reference piece for collectors of French definitives, dated margins, or postal history.
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Valuation (Realistic Market Value – £)
Catalogue value (clean examples): £8–£15
Adjusted for toning/foxing: £2–£4
Dated margins add interest, but condition limits collector-grade value.
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Recommended eBay Listing Price (£)
Buy It Now: £3.99
Enable “Best Offer”
Auto-accept around £2.75
This aligns well with similar sold items in comparable condition.
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Auction Option
If you prefer auction:
Starting price: £1.99
Duration: 7 days
Best start day: Thursday evening or Sunday
Expected final price: £2–£4
Auction is reasonable if you’re happy with a lower but quicker sale.
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Selling Recommendation
✔ Best for Buy It Now + Best Offer
✔ Appeals to budget collectors / margin-date specialists
✖ Not suitable for premium collectors due to foxing
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