E337-France Strasbourg 4f Coat of Arms –Block of 4 Mint Stamps (RF Postes)
Country: France
Inscription: RF POSTES – STRASBOURG
Denomination: 4 Francs
Design: Coat of Arms of Strasbourg
Format: Block of 4 (se-tenant block)
Period: Post–WWII (late 1940s–early 1950s)
Condition: Appears mint, hinged or lightly hinged (gum present but toned/yellowed on reverse)
Title
France Strasbourg 4f Coat of Arms – Block of 4 Mint Stamps (RF Postes)
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Mint Hinged (MH)
(Gum present with age toning – see photos)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Topic: Coats of Arms, Heraldry
Year of Issue: c. 1947–1950
Denomination: 4 Francs
Quality: Mint Hinged
Grade: Ungraded
Certification: Uncertified
Number of Stamps: 4
Format: Block of Four
Colour: Black on cream
Cancellation Type: None (Unused)
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Description (you can paste this directly)
Original French postage stamps depicting the Coat of Arms of Strasbourg, issued post-WWII. Offered here as a complete block of four, unused with original gum.
Gum shows natural age toning, common for this issue. Perforations are intact and design is clear and well-centred.
A nice collectible block for France or European philately collections.
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💷 Valuation (UK Market)
ConditionEstimated Value
Single stamp (MH)£1.50 – £3
Block of 4 (MH)£6 – £10
> Note: Toning on gum reduces top-end value, but blocks remain more desirable than singles.
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💰 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (Recommended)
Price: £9.99
Accept Offers: Yes (auto-accept £7+)
This allows room for negotiation while staying realistic.
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Auction Option
Starting Price: £4.99
Duration: 7 days
Reserve: Not recommended
⚠️ Auction only works well if you already have stamp-collector traffic or multiple similar listings.
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✅ Final Recommendation
✔️ Best option: Buy It Now at £9.99 OBO
✔️ Photograph front & back clearly (you already have good images)
✔️ Mention “block of four” prominently – collectors search for thi

