#402-France 0.02F Guéret Coat of Arms Stamp Strip of 3 + Control Margin MNH

Title
France 0.02F Guéret Coat of Arms Stamp Strip of 3 + Control Margin MNH
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
Original gum intact
Clean front and back
Very light age toning on reverse only (as visible in photos)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: France
Year of Issue: c. 1960s
Denomination: 0.02 Franc
City/Theme: Guéret – Coat of Arms (Heraldry)
Type: Definitive
Format: Vertical strip of 3 stamps + control / margin tab
Colour: Multicoloured
Gum: Original, never hinged
Certification: Uncertified
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Description (for listing body)
Original French definitive stamps featuring the Guéret coat of arms, showing a stag emblem on a shield.
Offered as a vertical strip of three stamps with attached control margin, which is more desirable than singles.
Excellent visual appeal, clean perforations, and intact original gum.
A nice collectible for France, heraldry, or regional town collectors.
Please see photos for exact condition.
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Valuation (Realistic Market Value – UK)
Estimated value: £3 – £6
Singles are common, but strips with control margin add collector interest
Condition is good but not rare
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Recommended eBay Listing Price (£)
Buy It Now
£5.99
✔ Accept Offers: ON
This allows room for negotiation while staying realistic for the market.
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Auction Option (Alternative)
Start price: £1.99
Duration: 7 days
Reserve: None
⚠️ Auction is fine if you have good traffic or multiple stamp listings, but there is a chance it sells closer to £2–£3.
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Best Selling Advice
Use Buy It Now + Best Offer if listing alone
Combine with other French stamps if possible to increase visibility
Add “MNH”, “control margin”, and “Guéret” in title for search reach