#421-France 1944 CFA Overprint 50c on 1f Poitou Regional Arms Stamp – Used

Title
France 1944 CFA Overprint 50c on 1f Poitou Regional Arms Stamp – Used
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Category
Collectables > Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Used
Original gum not present
Light hinge remnants / surface marks on reverse
No tears or missing perforations
Overprint clear and legible
(See photos for exact condition)
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Origin: France
Year of Issue: 1944
Era: WWII / Liberation Period
Denomination: 50 centimes on 1 franc
Currency: CFA (overprint)
Stamp Type: Definitive / Regional Arms
Theme: Heraldry, WWII, French Colonies
Quality: Used
Grade: F/VF (Fine to Very Fine)
Certification: Uncertified
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Description (you can paste this directly)
Original French stamp from the Liberation period, featuring the Poitou regional coat of arms, overprinted “50c CFA”. Issued during WWII for use linked to French colonial currency zones.
A genuine historical stamp, ideal for collectors of:
French Liberation issues
WWII-era postal history
CFA currency overprints
Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.
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💰 Valuation (Realistic Market)
Catalogue value (unused): £20–£30
Catalogue value (used): £8–£12
Realistic eBay sale value (used, as shown):
£5 – £8
Condition (hinge marks and general wear) keeps this in the collector-grade used range, not investment-grade.
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Starting Price: £3.99
Duration: 7 days