P189-Algeria 15F Stamp “Alger” Mosque Fountain Blue French Colonial Used/Unused

📮 Algeria 15F “Alger” Mosque/Fountain Stamp (French Colonial Issue)

🔍 Identification

Country: Algeria (under French administration)

Inscription: POSTES RF – ALGERIE

Denomination: 15 Francs

Design: Courtyard with fountain, arches, and palm tree (Algiers architecture)

Period: Likely 1920s–1940s French Algeria definitive issue

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📊 Condition (Based on Your Photos)

Used: No visible postmark (appears unused)

Gum: Present but heavily toned / aged

Perforations: Mostly intact, slight irregularities

Centering: Average

Overall: Fine to average condition

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💰 Valuation (Approx.)

Catalogue value (ideal condition): £3 – £8

Condition (gum toning and wear) lowers collector value.

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🏷️ Title

Algeria 15F Stamp “Alger” Mosque Fountain Blue French Colonial Used/Unused

📂 Category

Stamps > Africa > Algeria

📌 Condition

Unused (gum present, toned), fine condition

🧾 Item Specifics

Year: c. 1920s–40s

Type: Definitive

Country/Region: Algeria

Topic: Architecture / Buildings

Colour: Blue

Denomination: 15 Francs

Condition: Unused (toned gum)

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💡 Pricing Strategy

✅ Fixed Price (Recommended)

List at: £2.49

Accept offers: Yes (down to ~£1.20)

🔨 Auction Option

Start price: £0.99

Good for quick sale but may stay low due to common issue

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⭐ Selling Tip

This is a common but attractive colonial stamp — it sells better when:

Grouped with other French Algeria stamps

Or sold as part of a North Africa lot