E378-France 1951 “Journée du Timbre” 12F+3F Charity Stamps Block of 3 – MNH

Title
France 1951 “Journée du Timbre” 12F+3F Charity Stamps – Block of 3 – MNH
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Category
Stamps
> Europe
France
Postage Stamps
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Condition
Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
Original gum present
No cancellations
Light age toning / minor gum spots on reverse (see photos)
Clean perforations
Colours strong and unfaded
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Description
Original French charity stamp issue from 1951, “Journée du Timbre” (Stamp Day), depicting a postal sorting office scene.
This listing is for a block of three stamps (as issued from a larger sheet), denomination 12F + 3F surcharge each.
A desirable multiple format rather than single stamps, suitable for collectors of:
French classic stamps
Charity / semi-postal issues
Post-war European philately
Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: France
Year of Issue: 1951
Denomination: 12F + 3F
Issue Type: Semi-postal / Charity
Format: Block of 3
Colour: Blue
Quality: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
Certification: Not certified
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💷 Valuation (Realistic Market)
Single MNH stamp: ~£2–£3 each
Block of 3: ~£7–£10
Due to minor gum toning: value slightly reduced
Estimated fair market value: £7–£9
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