E460-France 12F Limoges Stamp Pair with Gutter MNH/Unuse Vintage French Postage

Country: France
Issue: “Villes de France – Limoges”
Denomination: 12 Francs
Design: View of Limoges (Cathedral & bridge)
Period: Early–mid 1950s (French Fourth Republic era)
Format:
Vertical pair of stamps
With attached decorative gutter/selvage (imprimerie pattern visible)
Gum: Original gum present (unused)
Back condition: Some toning / light foxing visible on gum side
This configuration (pair with attached gutter) is more collectible than a single stamp.
Title
France 12F Limoges Stamp Pair with Gutter MNH/Unused – Vintage French Postage
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Unused – original gum present.
Light age toning/foxing on reverse, as shown in photos. Fronts clean and well-centred.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Year of Issue: 1950s
Topic: Architecture, Cities & Towns
Denomination: 12 Francs
Currency: FRF
Quality: Unused (Original Gum)
Grade: Ungraded
Type: Postage
Format: Pair with gutter/selvage
Cancellation Type: None
Colour: Brown / Sepia
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Valuation (Collector Market)
Single used stamp: ~£0.50–£1
Single unused stamp: ~£1.50–£2.50
Pair with gutter (clean gum): ~£5–£7
This example (light toning): £3.50–£5 realistic value
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Recommended eBay Pricing Strategy
✅ Buy It Now (Recommended)
List Price: £6.99
Accept Offers: ON
Likely sale range: £4–£5
This allows room for negotiation while still attracting collectors searching for gutter pairs.
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🔨 Auction Option
Start Price: £2.99
Duration: 7 days
Reserve: None
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Vintage French postage stamps depicting Limoges. Attractive unused vertical pair with original gutter attached. Ideal for collectors of France, architecture, or gutter varieties. Please see photos for exact condition.
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