E356-France 1951 Jean Goujon 12F + 3F Stamp with Control Margins (300F / 375F)

Title
France 1951 Jean Goujon 12F + 3F Stamp with Control Margins (300F / 375F) MNH/MH
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Stamp appears unused
Original gum present (back shows ageing, light toning/foxing visible on margins)
Stamp itself is clean, well-centred, no tears
Marginal control numbers 300 F and 375 F intact
Overall condition: Very Fine (VF) for stamp, margins average due to age spotting
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: France
Year of Issue: 1951
Denomination: 12F + 3F
Subject: Jean Goujon (1510–1567), French sculptor
Catalogue Reference: Yvert & Tellier No. 900 (variety with margins)
Type: Definitive / Semi-postal
Colour: Blue
Gum: Original
Certification: Uncertified
Grade: VF
Cancellation: None (Mint)
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Valuation (Realistic Market Value)
Stamp alone (without margins): £1.50 – £3
With control/marginal numbers: £4 – £7
Condition adjustment (light toning on margins): −20–30%
Fair Market Value (UK):
£3.00 – £5.00
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Recommended eBay Listing Price (£)
Buy It Now (Recommended)
£5.99 Buy It Now
Accept Offers: ON
Auto-accept: £4.50
Auto-decline: below £3.75
This allows room for collectors who value marginal controls.
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Auction Option
Start Price: £2.99
Duration: 7 days
Best Start Day: Thursday evening
Expected Final Price: £3.50 – £5.50
Auction is suitable if you want a quicker sale, but BIN may yield slightly better results.
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Recommended Listing Strategy
✔ Use Buy It Now with Offers
✔ Mention control numbers and margins clearly in title
✔ Include clear photo of gum (already good)
✔ Avoid overgrading — honesty builds buyer trust
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