E333-France 5 Francs Orange “Marianne” Edmond Dulac – Block of 4 MNH/MH – Vint
Title
France 5 Francs Orange “Marianne” Edmond Dulac – Block of 4 – MNH/MH – Vintage Stamp
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Used / Mint Hinged (Mixed)
Condition details (important to include):
Original gum present on reverse
Some gum disturbance / toning spots visible on the back
Front design is clean with strong colour
Perforations intact
Small natural age spots consistent with vintage material
(Do not list as “Mint Never Hinged” due to gum marks)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: France
Denomination: 5 Francs
Stamp Type: Definitive
Design: Marianne (Edmond Dulac)
Year of Issue: c. 1939–1941
Colour: Orange
Number of Stamps: Block of 4
Gum: Original, hinged / lightly disturbed
Cancellation: None
Quality: Very Fine (front), Average–Fine (reverse)
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Valuation (Realistic Market Assessment)
Single stamp (catalogue, ideal mint): £6–£10 each
Block of 4, ideal condition: £25–£35
Block of 4, actual condition (gum spotting):
Estimated Market Value:
£12 – £18
(Condition affects value significantly for French definitives of this era)
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Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
✅ £17.99 Buy It Now
Accept Offers: ON
Auto-accept: £14
Auto-decline: £11
This allows room for negotiation while remaining realistic.
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Auction Option (Alternative)
If you prefer auction:
Starting Price: £9.99
Auction Length: 7 days
Best Timing: Sunday evening (UK time)
Expected Result: £12–£18
Auction is best if you already have stamp-collector traffic or multiple listings running.
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Suggested Description (Copy/Paste)
> Vintage French definitive stamps featuring the Marianne design by Edmond Dulac.
Offered as a block of four 5 Franc orange stamps, c. 1939–1941.
Stamps are unused with original gum. Please note there is some age-related toning and gum disturbance on the reverse, visible in photos. Fronts remain clean with strong colour and intact perforations.
A nice collectible block suitable for a France or Marianne collection.
Please study photos carefully as they form part of the description.
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