E325-France Literary Stamps – Victor Hugo Hernani & Rabelais Gargantua –Unused

Country: France
Issue: Literary characters series
Stamps shown:
1. Hernani – Victor Hugo (18 Francs)
2. Gargantua – Rabelais (6 Francs)
Period: Mid-20th century (commonly catalogued c. 1930s–1940s French commemoratives)
Condition notes: Unused, but toning / foxing on the reverse, especially on the Hernani stamp
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Title
France Literary Stamps – Victor Hugo Hernani & Rabelais Gargantua – Unused
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Category
Collectables > Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Used (see description)
(eBay stamp grading is limited – condition details go in description)
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Item Description
Two vintage French commemorative stamps featuring famous literary characters:
• Hernani by Victor Hugo – 18 Francs
• Gargantua by François Rabelais – 6 Francs
Both stamps are unused, with no visible postmarks.
Please note age-related toning / foxing on the reverse, more noticeable on the Hernani stamp. Front designs remain clear with good colour and intact perforations.
Ideal for collectors of French literature, classic authors, or thematic stamps.
See photos for exact condition – you will receive the stamps shown.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Topic: Literature / Authors
Quality: Unused
Colour: Multicoloured
Era: Pre-Decimal France
Number of Stamps: 2
Certification: Uncertified
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💷 Valuation (Realistic Market Estimate)
ItemEstimated Value (with foxing)
Victor Hugo – Hernani£1.00 – £2.00
Rabelais – Gargantua£1.50 – £2.50
Pair Total£2.50 – £4.00
Foxing on the reverse significantly lowers collector value compared to clean examples.
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⭐ Selling Tip
Mention “French Literature / Authors” in tags and description – these stamps sell better to thematic collectors than traditional catalogue collectors due to condition