E395-France 1952 15F École Militaire de Saint-Cyr Pair MNH/MH –Toned Gum

Title
France 1952 15F École Militaire de Saint-Cyr Pair MNH/MH – Toned Gum
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Used / Mint Hinged / Mint No Gum (see description)
> Condition details (important):
– Pair of stamps, joined horizontally
– Fronts are clean with good colour and perforations
– Reverse shows heavy toning / foxing / gum staining
– Gum condition compromised (not premium MNH)
– Please review photos carefully as they form part of the description
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Description
Pair of French commemorative stamps issued in 1952 to mark the 150th anniversary of the École Militaire de Saint-Cyr.
Denomination 15 Francs each.
A decent display pair with strong front appearance, but significant toning on the reverse, making this suitable for a budget collector, reference collection, or space-filler rather than investment grade.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Year of Issue: 1952
Denomination: 15 Francs
Number of Stamps: 2 (pair)
Quality: Average
Grade: Ungraded
Certification: None
Topic: Military / Education / History
Cancellation Type: None (mint issue, toned gum)
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💷 Valuation (Realistic Market Value)
Catalogue value (clean MNH pair): approx. £4–£6
Adjusted value due to gum toning: £0.75 – £1.50
> Toning on the reverse significantly reduces collector demand.
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