Lot of canceled French stamps Locmariaquer monuments Year of the Horse

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Description

This lot includes several used French postage stamps, displayed on a stock sheet. The visuals primarily show stamps illustrating monuments or heritage sites, notably the megalithic site of Locmariaquer, identifiable by the inscription "LOCMARIAQUER" and the depiction of menhirs and dolmens against a coastal landscape background. These stamps are printed in pastel tones mixing blue, green, yellow, and grey, with a visible face value of €0.61 and €0.63 depending on the specimens. Several specimens show clear cancellations, confirming their postal use.

Additionally, the lot includes thematic stamps, some of which are on the theme of the "Year of the Horse" (mention "Année du Cheval" in red on a white background, stylized illustration of a black horse), as well as stamps illustrating French buildings, recognizable by their classical architecture against a sky background.

The stamps are arranged in transparent pockets attached to a philatelic stock page. An organization by lots is noticeable, with some groupings hand-annotated on small pieces of paper (e.g., "683", "688"), probably for sorting or inventory.

The visible stamps feature regular perforations on the edges, clear printing, and well-preserved colors. The majority are cancelled, with partially legible round or linear postmarks. The general condition appears good, with no tears or major visible stains on the displayed sides.

This type of lot is typical of assortments intended for philately, allowing collectors to complete thematic series or diversify a selection of contemporary French stamps.

Condition

Used items, sold as is. The stamps show traces of cancellation and postal use, condition consistent with standard philatelic sorting. Some slight creases or signs of use may be observed on certain specimens.

Did you know? The Locmariaquer site, depicted on several stamps in this lot, is famous for its Neolithic megalithic monuments, including the Broken Menhir, one of the largest known menhirs in the world. The stamp issue dedicated to this site highlights French archaeological heritage and was produced by La Poste to raise awareness of the region's rich history.

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