E468-France 1954–55 Commemorative Stamps – Louis Braille & Lavallette –MH/Unuse

Title
France 1954–55 Commemorative Stamps – Louis Braille & Lavallette – MH/Unused (2)
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Unused, no gum (or heavily disturbed gum) with visible age toning / foxing on reverse.
Front designs remain clear with good colour and intact perforations.
Overall condition: Good to Fair (G/F) due to back staining.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: France
Year of Issue: 1954–1955
Type: Commemorative
Number of Stamps: 2
Themes: Historical Figures, Postal History
Face Value:
Louis Braille: 6f + 4f
Lavallette: 12f + 3f
Quality: Unused (No Gum)
Certification: Uncertified
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Description (for listing body)
Two mid-20th-century French commemorative stamps featuring Louis Braille and Lavallette (Director General of Posts).
Stamps are unused but show gum loss and age-related toning/foxing on the reverse, as shown in photos.
Attractive display items or space-fillers for a France or thematic collection.
Photos form part of the description.
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💷 Valuation (Realistic Market)
Catalogue value (mint hinged): approx. £4–£6 total
Actual collector value (this condition): £1.50 – £3.00 total
Back staining significantly reduces desirability for higher-end collectors.
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✅ Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
£2.99 Buy It Now
✔ Allow offers
✔ Good price point for casual collectors and resellers
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🔨 Auction Option (Recommended if you want a sale)
Start price: £0.99
Duration: 7 days
No reserve
This type of lot often sells best at auction when priced low, especially with condition issues.
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📦 Postage Suggestion
UK Large Letter: £1.15
International Standard (Europe): £2.00–£2.50
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🏁 Summary Recommendation
Best overall: £2.99 BIN + offers
Fastest sale: £0.99 auction
Do not overprice — condition limits upside