Lot of various cancelled French stamps Marianne Sower Ceres philately

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This lot includes several old French postage stamps, visible on a philatelic album page. The set comprises "Marianne" series, "Sower," and "Ceres" type stamps, recognizable by their classic effigies and the inscription "POSTES" (POSTAGE). The varied colors include shades of red, violet, green, blue, orange, and brown, offering a representative overview of French issues from the early to mid-20th century.

Most stamps are canceled, with visible circular or partially legible postmarks. Some stamps display face values such as 2c, 5c, 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c, 30c, 40c, 50c, and 1 franc, typical of French issues from this period. The effigies include the famous winged Sower and the figure of the Republic, emblematic of French philately.

The presentation on an album page protects the stamps, which are aligned in rows. The characteristic perforations are clearly visible on most specimens. Several effigies are repeated with variations in color or value, highlighting the diversity of this lot for thematic or chronological classification.

Some stamps show slight discoloration, signs of wear, or cancellation marks, which are common on canceled specimens from this era. The diversity of postmarks and values offers particular interest for postal study or the search for varieties.

The inscriptions "POSTES," "FRANCE," and the face values are legible on many specimens. No new stamps or original gum are visible on this side; all are presented face-up, in a transparent album sleeve.

Condition

This stamp lot is used and sold as is. The stamps show signs of cancellation, handling, and wear related to their postal circulation. Some stamps may have minor visible defects (slight creases, blunted corners, partial fading of colors).

Did you know? The "Sower" and "Marianne" series are among the most emblematic in French philately; the Sower was created by Oscar Roty in 1897, and Marianne has appeared in different versions since 1944, symbolizing the French Republic on millions of envelopes.

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