E469-France 1974 Petrarque (Petrarch) 8F – Mint Gutter Pair / Margin Block –MNH

Title
France 1974 Petrarque (Petrarch) 8F – Mint Gutter Pair / Margin Block – MNH (Foxing)
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Mint Never Hinged (MNH), with visible age-related foxing / toning on the gum and margins.
No cancellations. Perforations intact. Please see photos for exact condition.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Year of Issue: 1974
Denomination: 8 Francs
Subject: Petrarch (Pétrarque), Literature
Stamp Type: Commemorative
Number of Stamps: 2 (gutter pair with margins)
Gum: Original gum, never hinged
Quality: Mint with faults (foxing)
Colour: Green
Format: Gutter pair / decorative margin block
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Description (optional but recommended)
French commemorative stamps issued in 1974 honoring Pétrarque (Petrarch), 1304–1374.
Offered as a mint gutter pair with margins, showing original gum.
There is visible foxing/toning on the reverse and lightly on the paper, which impacts collector value.
An attractive piece for thematic or France collectors despite condition issues.
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Valuation (realistic market value)
Catalogue value (perfect MNH): ~£6–£8
Adjusted value with foxing: £1.50 – £3.00
Foxing significantly reduces desirability for condition-focused collectors.
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Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
£2.99 Buy It Now
✔ Accept offers enabled
This allows room for negotiation while remaining realistic.
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Auction Option
Starting price: £0.99
Duration: 7 days
Expected result: £1.20 – £2.50
Auction is suitable if you want a quick sale, but may end lower than BIN.
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Recommendation
✔ Best approach: Buy It Now at £2.99 with offers
✔ Use clear photos of front & back
✔ Mention foxing clearly to avoid returns