E360-France 1947 Jean Gerson 6F + Surcharge Marginal Block MNH/MLH –Corner Piec

France 1947 Jean Gerson 6F + Surcharge Marginal Block MNH/MLH – Corner Piece
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Very good overall condition for age.
Stamp appears unused (no cancellation), with original gum visible on reverse.
Margins intact with selvage attached, including part imprint/numbering.
Minor age toning and a few small gum spots on the selvage only (not affecting the stamp).
No tears or thinning observed.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: France
Year of Issue: 1947
Stamp Type: Semi-Postal (Charity)
Denomination: 6 Francs + Surcharge
Subject: Jean Gerson (1363–1429) – Theologian
Number of Stamps: 1 (with attached margins)
Colour: Brown / Sepia
Condition: Unused (see photos for detail)
Quality: Lightly Hinged / Mint with Gum (best described conservatively)
Grade: Fine
Certification: None
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Short Description (for listing body)
Original French semi-postal stamp depicting Jean Gerson, issued to support charity causes.
Attractive corner marginal piece with selvage, harder to find than single stamps.
Ideal for collectors of French classics, charity issues, or marginal pieces.
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Valuation (Realistic UK Market)
Single used example: ~£2–£4
Single mint example: ~£5–£8
Mint with attached margins / corner piece: £10–£15
Condition and margin appeal support the upper end of the range.
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Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
£14.99
✔ Allows room for offers
✔ Competitive but not under-priced
✔ Appeals to collectors seeking margin examples
Enable “Best Offer” (auto-accept £11+, auto-decline under £9)
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Auction Option (Alternative)
Start price: £4.99
Duration: 7 days
Timing: End Sunday evening (UK time)
Expected result: £8–£13 depending on bidder interest
(Auction only recommended if you are happy to accept lower outcomes)
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Postage Recommendation
UK: £1.65 (Large Letter, card-backed, non-machinable)
International: eBay Global Shipping Programme (recommended)
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