E461-France Semi-Postal Stamps 1939 – Puvis de Chavannes & Ingres Used / No Gu

Title
France Semi-Postal Stamps 1939 – Puvis de Chavannes & Ingres – Used / No Gum (3)
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Category
Collectables > Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Used
No original gum
Backing paper toned / stained
Fronts remain clear with strong colour
No tears; perforations intact
(See photos for full condition details)
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Item Description
Lot of three vintage French semi-postal stamps issued in 1939 for “Pour les chômeurs intellectuels” (aid for unemployed intellectuals).
Included:
2 × 40c + 10c Puvis de Chavannes (red)
1 × 90c + 10c Ingres (red)
These are classic French charity issues featuring prominent artists, popular with collectors of France, semi-postals, and 1930s philately.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: France
Year of Issue: 1939
Denomination: 40c+10c (x2), 90c+10c (x1)
Stamp Type: Semi-Postal (Charity)
Condition: Used / No Gum
Cancellation: Light / none visible
Quality: As pictured
Number of Stamps: 3
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💷 Valuation (UK Market)
ItemCatalogue (Mint)Actual ConditionRealistic Value
Puvis de Chavannes 40c+10c (x2)£8–10 eachNo gum, toned backs£1.50–£2 total
Ingres 90c+10c£10–12No gum, toned back£2–£3
Estimated Lot Value——£3.50–£5.00
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💰 Recommended eBay Pricing
Buy It Now (Recommended)
£4.99
✔ Allows negotiation
✔ Fair for condition
✔ Attractive to casual collectors
Accept Offers: ON (auto-accept £3.75+)
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Auction Option
Starting Price: £1.99
Duration: 7 days
Best for: Clearing stock quickly
Risk: May finish low if limited bidding
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Postage (suggestion)
UK: Royal Mail 2nd Class Large Letter
International: eBay Global Shipping recommended
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