E353-France 25f Chenonceaux Castle Stamp – Block of 4 – MNH/MH Classic French

Country: France
Stamp: Château de Chenonceaux
Face value: 25f (25 Francs)
Inscription: “POSTES – RF”
Format: Block of 4 (quadrille / plate block style without margins)
Period: Pre-decimal France, likely 1930s–1940s definitive / pictorial issue
Back: Original gum present, lightly aged (no hinge remnants visible from photo)
Title 
France 25f Chenonceaux Castle Stamp – Block of 4 – MNH/MH – Classic French Postage
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Mint, never used
Original gum present
Light natural age toning to gum (normal for period)
No tears, thins, creases, or missing perforations
Clean perforations
(If hinges are later discovered, downgrade to “Mint Hinged”)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: France
Topic: Architecture, Castles
Year of Issue: 1930s–1940s
Denomination: 25 Francs
Colour: Black / Grey
Quality: Mint (MNH or very lightly hinged)
Grade: Ungraded
Number of Stamps: 4
Format: Block
Cancellation: None
Certification: Uncertified
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💷 Valuation (Realistic UK Market)
ConditionEstimated Value
Single stamp (mint)£1.50 – £3
Block of 4 (mint)£8 – £15
➡️ Blocks carry a collector premium, but this is still a common issue, not rare.
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💰 Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
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Duration: 7 days
Best start time: Sunday evening (UK time)
Expected final price: £8 – £14 depending on bidder interest