F271-French West Africa Colonial Stamps Lot –Senegal, Dahomey, Côte d’Ivoire (U

Title
French West Africa Colonial Stamps Lot – Senegal, Dahomey, Côte d’Ivoire (Used)
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Category
Stamps > Africa > French Colonies > Lots & Collections
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Condition
Used
(Visible postmarks, age toning, hinge marks / paper ageing on reverse – see photos)
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Item Specifics
Region: Africa
Country/Territory: French West Africa
Colonies Included:
Senegal
Dahomey
Côte d’Ivoire
Era: Early 20th Century (c. 1900–1920)
Denominations: 1c, 5c
Currency: Centimes
Stamp Type: Definitive / Pictorial
Cancellation Type: Circular date stamps (various)
Number of Stamps: 4
Quality: Average for age (collectable, not premium)
Certification: None
Original Gum: No (used)
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Price & Valuation (UK £)
Individual catalogue-type value (used, average condition):
Senegal 5c: £2–£4
Dahomey 1c: £1.50–£3
Côte d’Ivoire 5c: £2–£4
French colonial surcharge issue: £1–£2
Estimated combined collector value:
£6 – £10 (realistic market value in current condition)
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Recommended Selling Strategy
✔ Best sold as a small colonial lot rather than individually
✔ Appeals to French colonial / Africa collectors
✔ Clear photos of fronts & backs increase buyer confidence
✔ Honest condition description avoids returns
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Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
£9.99 Buy It Now
(Enable Best Offer to accept £7–£8)
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Auction Option
Starting Price: £3.99
Duration: 7 days
Expected Result: £5–£9 depending on bidder interest
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> A small lot of early French West Africa colonial stamps from Senegal, Dahomey and Côte d’Ivoire. All stamps are used with visible cancellations and show age-related toning on reverse. Ideal for collectors of French colonies or African philately. Please review photos carefully as they form part of the description.
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