E397-France 5 Francs Timbre Taxe Postage Due – Block of 4 Purple – Used / Mint

Title
France 5 Francs Timbre Taxe Postage Due – Block of 4 – Purple – Used / Mint Back
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Category
Collectables > Stamps > Europe > France > Postage Due
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Condition
Used (front cancelled), original gum on reverse with light aging/toning.
No tears or thinning. Perforations intact. See photos for exact condition.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Type: Postage Due (Timbre Taxe)
Denomination: 5 Francs
Year of Issue: c. 1940s–1950s
Colour: Purple / Violet
Format: Block of 4
Quality: Used (CTO / postally used appearance)
Theme: Postal History
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Description (you can paste this into eBay)
Original French postage due (Timbre Taxe) stamps, denomination 5 Francs, presented as a matching block of four.
Classic mid-20th-century French fiscal/postal issue in purple, ideal for collectors or album display.
Reverse shows original gum with minor age spotting consistent with vintage material.
Please review all images carefully as they form part of the description.
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💷 Valuation (Realistic Market Value)
Single stamp: £1.00 – £1.50
Block of four: £4 – £6 (condition dependent)
This is a common issue, but blocks are more desirable than singles.
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💰 Recommended eBay Prices
Buy It Now (Recommended)
£7.99 Buy It Now
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(This allows room for negotiation while staying realistic.)
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Auction Option
Starting price: £2.99
Auction length: 7 days