Souvenir sheet stamps 2.75f Secours National France green x20 philately Post

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This sheet features a set of 20 identical French postage stamps, arranged in 4 columns and 5 rows. The stamps are dark green to olive green, with clear printing and regular perforations visible on all four sides of each stamp. The face value indicated is "2.75f", accompanied by the words "SECOURS NATIONAL". The central illustration depicts a figurative scene featuring a character in action (likely an allegory or a historical scene), against a stylized landscape background. The word "POSTES" is also visible at the bottom of each stamp, confirming their postal use.

The typography, graphics, and general style of these stamps evoke an issue from the French Post Office from the mid-20th century, typical of social aid stamps or charitable issues. The single-color printing and engraving style are characteristic of philatelic productions from this period. The arrangement in an unseparated sheet, with visible corners and edges, adds further interest for collectors of unfranked stamp blocks.

Visible details include the inscription "SECOURS NATIONAL", a face value of 2.75 francs, and a detailed figurative illustration. The sheet appears to be in good overall condition, with straight edges, clean perforations, and uniform printing across the entire surface. No major defects are apparent on the visible side; the gum or back are not visible and therefore cannot be commented on.

This type of stamp was generally issued to support social works or national causes, giving them a special place in French postal history. The design and theme of mutual aid are typical of charitable issues from the French Post Office in the 1940s-1950s.

This sheet may be of interest for its visual appeal, the richness of its illustration, and the fact that it is intact and unseparated, thus offering a homogeneous and decorative presentation. Stamps of this type can also be used for thematic purposes (postal history, social works, iconography of solidarity) or kept in an album in their grouped form.

Condition: Used item, sold as is. Visible side in good condition, with no cancellation or apparent defects on the illustrated part. See photo for precise assessment of condition.

Did you know? "Secours National" stamps were issued in France starting in 1940 to fund mutual aid efforts during World War II. They were part of what were known as "semi-postal" issues, where a portion of the sale price was donated to the national solidarity organization.

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