E376-France 1940s Palais de Fontainebleau 12f Stamp Pair + Margin MNH/OG (Tonin

Title
France 1940s Palais de Fontainebleau 12f Stamp Pair + Margin MNH/OG (Toning)
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Mint Never Hinged (MNH) / Original Gum
Note: Visible gum toning and age-related discoloration on reverse; front appearance clean.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Year of Issue: c. 1940–1944
Stamp Type: Definitive / Pictorial
Denomination: 12 Francs
Topic: Architecture / Historic Buildings
Quality: Mint Original Gum (with toning)
Grade: Ungraded
Number of Stamps: 2 (pair with attached margin)
Cancellation Type: Unused
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Description (you can paste this directly)
Original French postage stamps depicting the Palais de Fontainebleau, issued during the 1940s.
Offered as a horizontal pair with decorative margin, retaining original gum.
The reverse shows age-related toning and light gum discoloration, as shown in photos. Fronts remain well detailed with strong impressions.
Ideal for collectors of France, WWII-era issues, architectural themes, or margin pieces.
Please review images carefully as they form part of the description.
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💷 Valuation (Realistic Market Value)
Catalogue value (clean MNH pair): ~£8–£12
Adjusted value (due to gum toning): £3–£5
Toning significantly reduces premium, but margin pieces still attract interest.
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💰 Recommended eBay Pricing (GBP)
Buy It Now (Recommended)
Price: £4.99
Accept Offers: ✅ Yes
Likely sale range: £3.50–£4.50
Auction Option
Starting Price: £1.99
Duration: 7 days
Best Ending Time: Sunday evening (UK time)
Expected Result: £2.50–£4.00
👉 Buy It Now with Best Offer is the safest option unless you have strong traffic or multiple watchers.
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📦 Postage Suggestion
UK: Royal Mail 2nd Class Large Letter
International: Standard International Letter (untracked, buyer’s risk)
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