E594TitleFrance1957Jour duTimbre Maritime Postal Boat Stamp Blockof 6+S

Title
France 1957 Jour du Timbre Maritime Postal Boat Stamp – Block of 6 + Singles – MNH
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Category
Stamps > Europe > France
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Condition
Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
Original gum present
Light age toning / small rust spots on gum side (see photos)
No cancellations on stamp faces
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: France
Year of Issue: 1957
Stamp Name: Journée du Timbre – Service Maritime Postal
Denomination: 12F + 3F (Semi-Postal)
Colour: Black & Grey
Issue Type: Commemorative / Semi-Postal
Printing: Photogravure
Format Included:
Block of 6 stamps (2×3)
1 additional single stamp
Gum: Original, lightly toned
Certification: Not certified
Cancellation Type: Unused / MNH
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Price & Valuation (Estimated – UK Market)
ItemEstimated Value
Block of 6 (MNH, toned gum)£12 – £16
Single stamp (MNH)£2 – £3
Total Market Value£14 – £19
(Toning reduces value slightly, but block format keeps it collectible.)
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Recommended eBay Listing Price
£17.99 Buy It Now
✔ Accept Offers enabled
This leaves room for negotiation and aligns well with collector expectations.
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Auction Option (Alternative)
Starting Price: £9.99
Auction Length: 7 days
Best For: Quick sale / multiple watchers
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Postage Recommendation
UK: Royal Mail 1st Class Large Letter
International: Royal Mail International Standard
Combined postage recommended for stamp buyers
> France 1957 “Journée du Timbre” semi-postal stamp featuring maritime postal service vessel. Offered as a block of six plus an additional single stamp. Mint never hinged with original gum; light age toning visible on reverse. Ideal addition to a French or maritime philately collection.