E345-France Bordeaux Coat of Arms 1F Stamp – Block of 4 –MNH with Toning (Vinta

Title
France Bordeaux Coat of Arms 1F Stamp – Block of 4 – MNH with Toning (Vintage)
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Category
Stamps
> Europe > France > Other France Stamps
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Condition
Mint Never Hinged (MNH) but with noticeable gum toning / foxing on reverse.
Front design colours remain strong and clear.
Perforations intact.
See photos for full condition details.
(On eBay condition selector: choose Used or Mint Hinged and clarify in description — eBay does not allow “MNH with defects” as a condition.)
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Item Specifics
Ե Country/Region of Origin: France
Ե Year of Issue: c. 1940s–1950s
Ե Denomination: 1 Franc
Ե Currency: French Franc
Ե Topic: Coats of Arms / Heraldry / Bordeaux
Ե Type: Block of 4
Ե Quality: Mint Never Hinged (with gum faults)
Ե Colour: Multicoloured
Ե Grade: Ungraded
Ե Certification: Uncertified
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🧾 Description (Copy & Paste)
Vintage French postage stamp block of four featuring the Bordeaux coat of arms, issued by La République Française.
This block is mint never hinged, however there is visible toning and foxing on the gum side, which affects overall collector value. The front designs remain bright with good colour and detail.
A suitable item for: • France collectors
• Thematic heraldry collections
• Study or reference collections
Please examine all photos carefully before purchasing.
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💷 Valuation (UK Market)
Catalogue Value (Ideal MNH, no faults)
≈ £12–£18 (as a block of four)
Adjusted Value (with gum toning as shown)
➡ £4–£7 realistic market value
Toning significantly reduces collector demand, especially for mint material.
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💰 Recommended eBay Pricing
Buy It Now (Best Option)
£6.99 Buy It Now
✔ Enable Accept Offers
✔ Auto-accept £5.00+
This attracts collectors who are fine with faults and thematic buyers.
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Auction Option
Starting price: £2.99
7-day auction
✔ Only recommended if you have strong traffic or multiple stamp listings ending together
Expected auction result: ➡ £3–£6
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⭐ Final Recommendation
Buy It Now at £6.99 with offers enabled
This gives the best balance between sale speed and fair value given the conditi