E347-France 1941 Lyon Coat of Arms 70c – Block of 4 – MNH/MH – Vintage French

Title
France 1941 Lyon Coat of Arms 70c – Block of 4 – MNH/MH – Vintage French Stamp
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Category
Collectables > Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Very Good / Fine
Appears unused (no cancellation)
Light age toning / foxing visible on reverse, typical for wartime paper
Front colours strong and well-centred
Perforations intact
Gum present but condition best described as lightly hinged or hinged with toning
(See photos – please judge condition yourself)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: France
Year of Issue: 1941
City / Theme: Lyon – Coat of Arms
Denomination: 70 centimes
Colour: Red, Blue, Yellow
Stamp Type: Definitive
Format: Block of 4
Quality: Mint (Light Hinged / Hinged with toning)
Cancellation: None
Era: WWII / 1940–1949
Catalogue Reference: Yvert France (Lyon Arms series)
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Price & Valuation (Realistic Market)
Estimated Value (UK market)
£6 – £10 as a block, due to:
Common issue
Back toning reduces collector-grade value
Block format adds modest premium
(Clean MNH blocks can reach £15–£20, but this example is priced for condition)
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Recommended eBay Listing Price (£)
Buy It Now
£9.99
✔ Accept Offers ON
✔ Competitive but leaves room for negotiation
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Auction Option
Starting Price: £4.99
Duration: 7 days
Expected Result: £6–£9
Auction is suitable if you want a quick sale; Buy It Now is better for collectors browsing blocks.
Vintage French stamp block of four from 1941 depicting the Coat of Arms of Lyon. Issued during WWII. Unused with original gum, though light age toning is visible on the reverse. Strong colours and clean fronts. A solid addition for collectors of French or wartime stamps. Please see images for condition.
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