E503-France 12F A.A. Parmentier Stamp Block with Gutter & Margins Mint Unused

Country: France
Stamp: Antoine-Augustin Parmentier (1737–1813)
Denomination: 12 Francs
Era: Modern (post-1945)
Format: Multiple / block with margins & gutter
Back: Appears mint, unused, original gum (no hinge marks visible)
This is a printer’s gutter/marginal multiple, which is more collectible than a single stamp but still fairly common.
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Title
France 12F A.A. Parmentier Stamp Block with Gutter & Margins – Mint Unused MNH
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Mint Never Hinged (MNH) – Original gum intact.
Clean margins and gutter. No creases, tears, or thinning observed.
Please see photos for exact condition.
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Item Specifics
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Type: Multiple / Block with gutter
Year of Issue: c. 1950s
Topic: Historical Figures
Quality: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
Grade: Ungraded
Colour: Brown / Red
Denomination: 12 Francs
Cancellation: None (Unused)
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💷 Valuation (UK Market – Realistic)
FormatTypical Value
Single MNH stamp£1.50 – £2.50
Pair / strip£3 – £5
Gutter or marginal multiple (this item)£6 – £10
📌 Note: Catalogue values are often much higher, but actual eBay sold prices for modern French commemoratives are modest unless errors or rare formats are present.
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💰 Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
£8.99 Buy It Now
✔ Accept Offers: ON
This allows room for negotiation while staying realistic.
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🔨 Auction Option
Starting Price: £3.99
Auction Length: 7 days
Expected Result: £5 – £9 depending on bidders
👉 Auction is best only if you already have stamp-collecting traffic on your account. Otherwise, Buy It Now is safer.
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> Mint unused block of French 12 Franc Antoine-Augustin Parmentier commemorative stamps, including gutter and marginal selvage. Original gum, no hinge marks. A nice collectible multiple for France or thematic collectors. Please examine photos carefully as they form part of the description.