E454-France WWII Era Semi-Postal Stamps Lot – Debussy, Leclerc, Joffre, Foch
Title
France WWII Era Semi-Postal Stamps Lot – Debussy, Leclerc, Joffre, Foch – Used
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Used – good vintage condition.
All stamps show signs of prior use including hinge remnants, gum disturbance, light toning and age-related wear. Please see images for backs and overall condition.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Era: 1930s–1940s (Pre-1950)
Type: Semi-Postal
Denomination: Mixed (with surtax values)
Year of Issue: c. 1937–1945
Theme: Military, Music, Historical Figures
Quality: Used
Number of Stamps: 7
Cancellation Type: Light / Partial (varies)
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Description (can paste directly into eBay)
Original vintage French semi-postal stamp lot from the WWII era, featuring notable historical and cultural figures:
• Claude Debussy (x2 – intellectual relief fund)
• General Leclerc
• Marshal Joffre (x2 – war relief)
• Marshal Foch
• General Gallieni
All stamps are authentic period issues with visible age and use. Backs show hinge marks and gum loss consistent with vintage collections. A solid starter or filler lot for collectors of France, WWII postal history, or semi-postals.
Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.
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Valuation (Realistic Market Value)
These are common to moderately common French semi-postals. Condition (used with gum disturbance) keeps value modest.
Individual values (used):
Debussy semi-postals: £1–£2 each
Leclerc: £1–£2
Joffre (pair): £2–£3 total
Foch: £1–£2
Gallieni: £1–£2
Total fair market value (lot):
£8 – £12
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Auction Option
If auctioning instead:
Starting price: £4.99
Duration: 7 days
Best start day: Thursday evening or Sunday
Expected final price: £7–£11
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Recommendation Summary
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