Lot France stamps cancelled Europa heroes resistance sport philately

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Detailed description

This lot includes a set of French postage stamps visible in the photo, presented in a clear sleeve on an album page. The set consists exclusively of postmarked stamps, mainly from the second half of the 20th century, recognizable by their visible postmarks and characteristic typography of the period.

Among the stamps are several "Europa" thematic issues (notably those displaying "CEPT", the acronym for the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations), stamps from the "Héros de la Résistance" (Heroes of the Resistance) series (male bust portraits), as well as issues dedicated to French personalities such as Charles Nicolle or Hugo de Groot. Several stamps feature sports motifs, including basketball scenes, Basque pelota, and illustrations of Olympic gymnastics and rifle shooting.

The dominant colors of this lot are blue, red, purple, brown, and grey, with pastel shades typical of French prints from this period. The illustrations alternate between portraits, historical scenes, and stylized representations, some featuring mentions such as "République Française" (French Republic) or "Journée du Timbre" (Stamp Day).

The lot also includes stamps with architectural themes (buildings, cathedrals), as well as mentions of varied face values, clearly legible on most specimens (e.g., 0.30, 0.50, 1F25, 8F, etc.). Several stamps bear specific mentions of national events or commemorations, bringing iconographic and historical diversity to the proposed set.

The presentation on an album sheet allows good visibility of each stamp, with partial or complete postmarks depending on the specimen. The margins, perforations, and inscriptions are generally well preserved, although some stamps show slight traces of use related to their postal circulation.

Condition

Used items, all stamps are postmarked and sold as is, as seen in the photo. Some signs of wear, postmark marks, and small imperfections related to their postal use may be observed. No new stamps.

Did you know? The "Europa" theme is an annual joint issue of stamps by European postal administrations, launched in 1956 to promote European cooperation. The "Héros de la Résistance" stamps pay tribute to major figures of World War II, illustrating an important part of French national memory through philately.

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