E388-France 40f Canoe Olympic Sport Stamp with Attached Control Label MNH/MH c

Title
France 40f Canoe Olympic Sport Stamp with Attached Control Label – MNH/MH c.1939
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Unused, Mint Hinged / Lightly Hinged
Stamp face is clean with good detail
Original gum present with some ageing spots on reverse
Attached control label (papier gommé / contrôle) intact
Perforations sound
No tears or thinning
(Overall: Very Good for type given age)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: France
Era: Pre-1940
Year of Issue: c. 1939
Denomination: 40 Francs
Subject: Canoeing / Sport / Olympics
Colour: Grey-blue / Black
Type: Postage Stamp with Control Label
Format: Horizontal pair (stamp + label)
Condition: Unused (MH)
Catalogue Reference: Yvert & Tellier (Sports issue – control label variety)
Certification: Not certified
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Description
Original French 40 Franc “Canoë” sports issue stamp depicting canoeists, with attached security/control label.
Control labels were normally removed at post office counters, making surviving examples less common than standard singles.
A desirable addition for collectors of:
French classics
Sports / Olympic philately
Control label or margin varieties
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💷 Valuation & Pricing
Estimated Market Value (UK)
£12 – £20 (based on condition and attached control label)
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Recommended eBay Listing Price
£17.99 Buy It Now
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Auction Option (Alternative)
Start Price: £7.99
Reserve: None
Duration: 7 days