E326-France 1960s Craft Definitives – 40f Porcelain & 50fJewellery Stamps (Used

Title
France 1960s Craft Definitives – 40f Porcelain & 50f Jewellery Stamps (Used, Faults)
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Category
Stamps
> Europe
France
Used Stamps
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Condition
Used – Poor to Fair
No gum remaining
Heavy toning / foxing visible on reverse
Stains present (see photos)
Perforations intact
Front designs still clear and attractive
⚠️ Not suitable for high-grade collectors – best for space-fillers, reference collections, or craft/ephemera use.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: France
Era: 1960s
Denomination: 40 Francs & 50 Francs
Theme: Decorative Arts / Crafts
Porcelain & Glassware
Jewellery & Goldsmithing
Year of Issue: c.1961–1962
Number of Items: 2 stamps
Quality: Used
Cancellation: Unclear / Light
Certification: None
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Description (for listing body)
Two vintage French stamps from the early 1960s decorative arts series, featuring porcelain & crystal and jewellery & goldsmithing designs.
The stamps show significant age-related toning and foxing on the reverse, with no original gum remaining. Front designs remain clear and visually appealing.
Ideal as:
Collection fillers
Reference material
Thematic collections
Craft or collage use
Please study all photos carefully before purchase.
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Valuation (Realistic Market)
Catalogue value (clean examples): ~£1.50–£2.00 total
Actual value in this condition: £0.50–£1.00 total
Condition significantly reduces collector demand.
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✅ Recommended eBay Pricing (GBP)
Buy It Now (Recommended)
Price: £1.49
Best Offer: ON
Rationale: Encourages quick sale while allowing negotiation
Auction Option
Start Price: £0.99
Duration: 7 days
Expected Result: £0.99–£1.20 (if any bids)
👉 Auction only makes sense if combined with other stamps. Alone, BIN is safer.
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Seller Tip
If you plan to list more similar low-value stamps:
Bundle 5–10 items together
Price at £3.99–£4.99 BIN
This dramatically improves sell-through.
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