{"product_id":"lot-timbres-france-obliteres-xxe-siecle-philatelie-rf-personnages-monuments","title":"Lot of canceled French stamps 20th century philately RF characters monuments","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 consists of twenty French postage stamps displayed on an album page, all cancelled. The selection mainly features 20th-century issues illustrating various themes, including portraits of historical figures, emblematic monuments, and commemorative scenes. The colors are multiple: blue, green, brown, red, purple, and gray, with typographic or engraved prints typical of the modern period of French philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the identifiable stamps are face values such as 50+10, 20+10, 40+10, 65+10, 5 F, 3 F, and others, accompanied by the mention \"RF\" (République Française). Several stamps feature evocative inscriptions like \"L’Auberge des P.T.T.\", \"Constitution de 1946\", \"Pour sauver la race\", \"Jean Charcot\", \"Carcassonne\", or \"A la gloire de l’infanterie française\". Engraved portraits of figures such as Léon Gambetta, Jean Charcot, or men of letters and scientists are present, as well as views of monuments (e.g., Carcassonne, Angoulême).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome stamps are dedicated to events or causes, for example, \"Tentez la chance\", \"75e anniversaire du timbre\", or national campaigns. Cancellations vary, some clear, others more diffuse, indicating effective postal circulation. The perforations, clearly visible, are complete for most stamps, with no major apparent defects on the front face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed support is a philatelic album page, with traces of glue or old mounts visible in the background, but not affecting the readability of the stamps. One copy is partially detached and positioned at the top left of the page. The ensemble highlights the graphic and historical richness of French philatelic production of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot is for those looking for a varied panel of French Republic stamps, ideal for enriching a selection around famous figures, French sites, or commemorative postal themes. Each stamp presents a neat illustration or portrait, characteristic of French engraving of the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamps are used, all cancelled, presented on an album page. The general condition is visually correct: some traces of use or old mounts are visible on the support, without altering the quality of the designs on the presented face. Sold as is, see photo for precise details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e France was one of the first countries to adopt steel engraving for its stamp printing, a technique that allowed for a high level of detail and finesse in portraits and landscapes from the beginning of the 20th century. Several French engravers, such as Albert Decaris or Pierre Gandon, are world-renowned for the quality of their work on French postal issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a specialized professional seller. Your order will be handled with all the attention required for philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: French stamps used, RF postage stamps, French philately, 20th century stamp lot, old French stamps, monument stamps, portrait stamps, stamps France used, French commemorative stamps, philately lot, figure\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54319445016903,"sku":"51248-f067ba30-0923-496e-9088-f71c39ebc85d-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_1caffc1d-40e6-4b99-9715-7a8ca93279d5.jpg?v=1783665341","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lot-timbres-france-obliteres-xxe-siecle-philatelie-rf-personnages-monuments","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}