F275- French Colonial Stamps Lot – Afrique Occidentale Française, Senegal,Dahom

Title
French Colonial Stamps Lot – Afrique Occidentale Française, Senegal, Dahomey, Guinee & Reunion (Used)
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Category
Stamps > Africa > French Colonies
(Alternative acceptable category: Stamps > Europe > France & Colonies)
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Condition
Used
Postally used stamps
No gum (as shown on reverse)
Visible age toning, spotting, and paper discoloration on backs
Perforations mostly intact but uneven in places
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Item Specifics
Country/Region: French Colonies (Africa & Indian Ocean)
Colonies Included:
Senegal
Dahomey
Guinee
Reunion
Empire: France
Era: Pre-1950 (Early–Mid 20th Century)
Type: Definitive / Pictorial
Denominations: Mixed (1c, 2c, 10c)
Colour: Multicoloured
Quality: Used
Number of Stamps: 5
Theme: Colonial Life, Landscapes, Indigenous Scenes
Certification: Uncertified
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Price & Valuation (UK £)
Individual low catalogue values, mainly common issues, but sold as a historical colonial lot.
Estimated combined market value:
£4.00 – £7.00
Factors affecting value:
Common colonial issues
Heavy back toning reduces collector premium
Still desirable for starter collections, world stamp lots, or colonial themes
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Recommended Selling Strategy
✔ Best sold as a single mixed lot
✔ Appeals to budget collectors & thematic collectors
✔ Clear photos of fronts and backs already add trust
✔ Emphasise “genuine early French colonial stamps”
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Recommended eBay Listing Price (Buy It Now)
£6.99 Buy It Now
Enable “Best Offer”
Likely accept offers around £4.50 – £5.50
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Auction Option
Start price: £2.99
Duration: 7 days
Reserve: None
Expected result: £4 – £6 depending on bidder interest
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Seller Tip (Optional Description Line)
> “Original early French colonial stamps from Africa and the Indian Ocean. Ideal for collectors of colonial, African, or French empire philately. Please study images carefully for condition.”