{"product_id":"lot-timbres-france-obliteres-monuments-villes-paysages-philatelie","title":"Lot of cancelled French stamps - monuments, cities, landscapes - philately","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot comprises 32 cancelled French postage stamps, presented on a transparent-strip album page. Each stamp features a distinct visual, mainly dedicated to monuments, historical buildings, iconic sites, or urban and rural landscapes of France. Illustrations include bridges, cathedrals, castles, abbeys, and views of cities such as Carcassonne, Nice, or Paris, as well as themes related to French history or culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible stamps display a wide variety of dominant colors: grey, blue, green, red, brown, with intermediate shades. Several face values are legible, such as 0.25, 0.50, 0.40, 10f, 20f, 25f, 100f, 5f, 12f. Numerous mentions of \"République Française\" appear at the top or bottom of the stamps, along with indications of locations (e.g., \"Palais du Luxembourg Paris\", \"RF Carcassonne\", \"Pont Saint-Bénézet Avignon\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of stamps show circular or linear cancellations, typical of mailed letters. Some illustrations are highlighted by fine architectural details, stylized landscapes, or national symbols. A few stamps feature commemorations, such as \"Palmes Académiques 1808\", \"Philatec Paris Juin 1964\", \"Jeux Olympiques Paris 1924\", or \"Château d’If\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe transparent strip presentation allows for an appreciation of the stamps' general condition, with their perforations visible on the exposed sides. Cancellations vary, some being very clear, others more diffuse, but the legibility of the main designs remains good. The stamps appear to be from different decades of the 20th century, recognizable by the typography, graphic style, and illustrated themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot is intended for anyone wishing to acquire a set of French stamps illustrating heritage, architecture, and major national themes, with a diversity of formats and colors. The exact composition and precise issue dates are not detailed here, but the set offers an interesting visual representation of common use or commemorative French stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamps are used, all cancelled, with visible signs of wear (cancellation marks, occasional wear on some perforations, possible slight discoloration). The lot is sold as is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a specialized professional seller. Priority is given to product protection and buyer satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: France stamps, cancelled stamps, French philately, antique stamp lot, monuments on stamps, France landscape stamps, architecture on stamps, stamp lot France, French used stamps, commemorative stamps, French heritage stamps, French city stamps\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54317201817927,"sku":"51167-8bed769a-91d7-4278-acb1-23a70883ac78-PA0.38","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_fad4fc6f-a77e-4f23-84bb-56db44427463.jpg?v=1783616745","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lot-timbres-france-obliteres-monuments-villes-paysages-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}