Lot of old French canceled stamps coats of arms post philately France

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This lot consists of several French postage stamps displayed on an album page, presented in transparent sleeves. The selection includes old stamps with various themes, primarily for postal use, with a predominance of stamps from France. Notably, there are stamps from the "Réseau d'État" (State Network) (5 centimes black, 10 centimes pale green), as well as stamps from the "Chemins de fer français" (French Railways) series displaying different face values (0.90 F, 5 F, 1 F, 200 F, 100 F, 500 F).

Several stamps illustrate French city coats of arms, including Bordeaux (1 F), Nice (2 F), Nantes (5 F), as well as other regions (Algiers 15 F, red coat of arms on white background, heraldic motifs). These heraldic stamps feature vibrant colors and detailed designs, characteristic of French Republic issues in the 20th century.

Some stamps bear inscriptions such as "ZONE FRANÇAISE" (French Zone) or "DEUTSCHE POST" (German Post), indicating their issue during specific periods, particularly after the war. The stamps are generally multicolored, with predominant blues, reds, greens, oranges, and blacks, and a variety of classic rectangular formats.

Visible inscriptions include: "RÉSEAU D'ÉTAT", "DE FER FRANÇAIS", "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE", "POSTES", "ZONE FRANÇAISE", "DEUTSCHE POST", as well as various face values expressed in centimes or francs. The lot also includes a neutral label "20 SANS VALEUR" (20 NO VALUE) inserted in the album page.

The album presentation protects the stamps, which generally appear in good visual condition; some are canceled, while others seem to show no visible cancellation mark on the exposed side.

Condition

Used items, sold as is. Possible presence of cancellation marks, slight wear on some edges or corners, and normal signs of use for stamps of this period. The visible sides show no major apparent defects.

AFW Reassurance

Fast shipping, careful packaging, and tracked delivery by a professional seller. The stamps are protected in their album to ensure their integrity during shipment.

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