#443-France 40F Pelote Basque Stamp Pair with Gutter – MNH/MH – Sports Issue

Title
France 40F Pelote Basque Stamp Pair with Gutter – MNH/MH – Sports Issue
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Mint, Never Hinged (MNH) on the front
Original gum present
Light age spots / foxing visible on reverse, not affecting the front design
Clean perforations, intact gutter
Overall: Very Fine appearance, reverse faults noted
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Topic: Sports – Basque Pelota
Denomination: 40 Francs
Year of Issue: 1950s
Number of Stamps: 2 (horizontal pair with gutter)
Printing: Photogravure
Colour: Multicoloured
Condition: Mint (see description)
Cancellation Type: Unused
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Description (you can paste this directly)
Original French postage stamp pair featuring Pelote Basque, issued in the 1950s.
This example is a gutter pair, increasingly sought after by specialists.
Stamps are mint with full original gum; some light foxing visible on the reverse only, common for this issue.
Fronts are clean and well-centred.
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💷 Valuation & Pricing
Current Market Value (UK)
Single stamp (MNH): £2–£4
Standard pair: £5–£7
Gutter pair (this item): £8–£12
Reverse foxing slightly reduces top-end value
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Start price: £4.99
Duration: 7 days
Best timing: Sunday evening (UK time)
Expected result: £6–£10 depending on bidders
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