E332-France 50c Picardie Coat of Arms Stamp – Block of 4 with Gutter Single MN

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France 50c Picardie Coat of Arms Stamp – Block of 4 with Gutter + Single MNH/Unused
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Unused (no hinge marks visible from front; reverse shows ageing / possible gum loss).
Overall very good appearance. Please see photos for exact condition.
(Avoid stating “MNH” definitively unless you are 100% certain about original gum.)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: France
Region Issue: Picardie
Year of Issue: c. 1940s–1950s
Denomination: 50 Centimes
Stamp Type: Definitive / Regional Arms
Format: Block of 4 with gutter lines + 1 single stamp
Colour: Multicoloured (blue, red, gold, white)
Quality: Unused
Cancellation: None
Number of Items: 5 stamps total
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Description (you can paste this directly)
Nice group of French regional Picardie coat-of-arms stamps, 50c denomination.
Includes a striking block of four with gutter/traffic lines plus a matching single stamp.
Clean fronts with strong colours. Reverse shows age toning and partial gum disturbance, typical for this period. An attractive addition for collectors of French regional issues or blocks.
Please examine all photos carefully as they form part of the description.
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💷 Valuation (Realistic UK Market)
Single stamp: £1.00 – £2.00
Block of 4 with gutter: £4.00 – £7.00
Whole lot value: £5.00 – £9.00
These stamps are collectable but not rare; blocks with gutters add modest premium.
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💷 Recommended eBay Pricing Strategy
Buy It Now (Recommended)
Price: £9.99
Accept Offers: ✅ Yes (expect offers around £6–£8)
This gives room for negotiation while staying realistic.
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Auction Option
Start price: £3.99
Duration: 7 days
Best timing: Sunday evening finish (UK time)
Auction is fine if you want a quick sale, but final price may land around £5–£7.
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✅ Recommendation Summary
Best overall: Buy It Now £9.99 with offers ON
Faster sale: Auction starting £3.99
Do not overprice — collectors know this issue well
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