#404-France1948 Genissiat Dam 12f Red – Used Horizontal Pair with CDS Cancellat

Title
France 1948 Genissiat Dam 12f Red – Used Horizontal Pair with CDS Cancellation
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Category
Collectables > Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Used
Genuine postally used horizontal pair
Clear circular date stamp (CDS) tying both stamps
Original gum removed (as issued for used stamps)
Light cancellation bleed-through on reverse
Perforations intact, no tears or thins observed
Overall Very Fine (VF) for a used pair
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Year of Issue: 1948
Stamp Type: Definitive / Infrastructure
Denomination: 12 Francs
Colour: Red
Topic: Dams / Engineering / Hydroelectric Power
Number of Stamps: 2 (Horizontal Pair)
Cancellation Type: Circular Date Stamp (CDS)
Catalogue Reference: Yvert & Tellier No. 859 (pair)
Quality: Used
Grade: VF (Very Fine)
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Price & Valuation (GBP)
Philatelic Market Valuation (Used Pair):
£4.00 – £6.00
Single used stamps typically sell for £1.50–£3.00
Properly tied horizontal pairs command a modest premium
Cancellation clarity adds collector appeal
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Recommended eBay Listing Price
£5.99 Buy It Now
This price:
Sits comfortably within market value
Allows room for offers
Is attractive to thematic and France collectors
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Attractive used horizontal pair of the 1948 France 12f Genissiat Dam issue, neatly tied by a circular date stamp. A classic post-war French infrastructure design, ideal for France specialists or thematic engineering collections.
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