E382-France 12F + 3F Red Cross Semi-Postal Versailles Bassin de Diane – Block

Title
France 12F + 3F Red Cross Semi-Postal – Versailles Bassin de Diane – Block of 4 with Gutter, MNH (Foxed Gum)
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France > Collections, Lots
(Alternative if listing individually)
Stamps > Europe > France > Used / Mint Stamps
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Condition
Mint Never Hinged (MNH) but with heavy foxing/staining on reverse gum.
Front designs remain clean and attractive with strong colour.
No tears or missing perforations.
Please review images carefully.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Year of Issue: c. 1950s
Stamp Type: Semi-Postal (Red Cross surcharge)
Denomination: 12 Francs + 3 Francs
Topic: Art / Sculpture / Versailles
Quantity: Block of 4 with gutter margin
Gum: Original gum, stained
Quality: Mint Never Hinged (see condition note)
Catalogue Reference: Yvert & Tellier (Red Cross issue)
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Description (for listing body)
Block of four French Red Cross semi-postal stamps depicting the Bassin de Diane, Versailles (17th century sculpture), with central gutter margin.
Although unused and never hinged, the reverse gum shows significant age-related foxing and spotting, which affects overall collector value. The stamp faces are clean and well-centred, making this a suitable example for a space-filler, thematic, or study collection.
Supplied exactly as shown.
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Valuation (Realistic Market Assessment)
Catalogue value (MNH, clean gum): approx. £12–£20
Adjusted value due to foxed gum: £3–£6
Foxing significantly reduces demand among condition-focused collectors, but blocks with gutters still have some appeal.
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Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
£5.99 Buy It Now
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Expect sale between £4–£5
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Auction Option (Alternative)
Start price: £1.99
Duration: 7 days
Expected final price: £3–£5
Best if you want a quicker sale or are running multiple stamp auctions.