E392-France 1949 Nicolas Appert 12F Stamp with Attached Label / Margin MNH* (S

Title
France 1949 Nicolas Appert 12F Stamp with Attached Label / Margin – MNH* (See Condition)
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Used / Mint Hinged (please read description)
Condition details:
Stamp appears unused with original gum present
Foxing / age spots visible on the reverse (see photos)
Attached decorative margin/label intact
Perforations sound
No tears or thinning observed
📌 Because of foxing, this is not considered premium mint condition
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Year of Issue: 1949
Denomination: 12 Francs
Subject: Nicolas Appert / Food Preservation
Colour: Green
Type: Postage Stamp
Quality: Unused with original gum (foxed)
Grade: Ungraded
Certification: Uncertified
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Description (Suggested)
French stamp issued in 1949 commemorating Nicolas Appert, pioneer of food preservation.
Offered with attached decorative margin/label as shown.
Please note the presence of foxing on the reverse due to age.
A good filler or study example for collectors of French classics or thematic material.
Photos form part of the description.
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💷 Valuation & Pricing Guidance
Catalogue context
Clean MNH examples typically retail higher
Foxing reduces value significantly (often 40–70%)
Estimated Market Value (UK)
£3 – £6
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✅ Recommended eBay Pricing
Buy It Now (Recommended)
£5.99 Buy It Now
Accept offers ✅
👉 This allows room for negotiation and matches collector expectations given condition.
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Auction Option
Start price: £2.99
Duration: 7 days
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