E457-France 1944 Railway Mail Coach Stamp 1.50f “Service Ambulant 1844” x2 Used
Title
France 1944 Railway Mail Coach Stamp 1.50f “Service Ambulant 1844” x2 Used
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Used
Clearly postmarked
Perforations intact
No tears or thinning visible
Normal age-related paper toning on reverse
Overall Good to Very Good collectible condition
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: France
Year of Issue: 1944
Theme: Railways, Postal History
Denomination: 1.50 Franc
Colour: Blue-green
Cancellation Type: Postmark
Number of Stamps: 2
Quality: Used
Catalogue Reference: Yvert & Tellier #675 (approx.)
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Description (you can paste into eBay)
Two original French postage stamps issued in 1944 commemorating the creation of the French railway postal service (Service Ambulant) in 1844.
The design features a historic railway mail coach.
Both stamps are postally used with clear cancellations and remain in solid collectible condition.
A nice small lot for collectors of French stamps, railways, or postal history.
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Valuation (Current Market – UK)
Single used stamp: ~£1.00–£1.50 each
Pair value: £2.00–£3.00
These are common wartime issues, collectible but not rare.
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Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
£3.49 Buy It Now
✔ Allows room for offers
✔ Competitive but realistic
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Auction Option
If listing as auction:
Starting Price: £0.99
Auction Length: 7 days
Expected Result: £1.50 – £3.00
Best if you have multiple stamp listings to attract bidders
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Recommendation
👉 Buy It Now is recommended unless bundled with other stamps.
👉 Consider selling as part of a French Railways or 1940s France lot to increase value

