{"product_id":"lot-timbres-marianne-france-obliteres-couleurs-variees-philatelie","title":"Lot of Marianne France stamps, postmarked, various colors, philately","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis lot brings together a collection of French postage stamps featuring Marianne, the emblematic figure of the French Republic, displayed on an album page. The stamps are mostly cancelled, with clear or partial cancellation marks on most of the specimens. A great diversity of colors can be observed: blue, red, green, violet, orange, brown, and pink, reflecting different face values and issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe majority of the stamps show Marianne's profile wearing a Phrygian cap, typical of the \"Marianne de Gandon\" issues (after the engraver Pierre Gandon), recognizable by their linear design and the mention \"RF POSTES\" at the bottom. Several face values are visible, from 1 franc to 75 francs, as well as a few stamps from the \"Marianne à la Nef\" and \"Marianne de Muller\" series, identifiable by their distinct graphics and the presence of a stylized ship or republican symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe set includes stamps from different periods of the 20th century, with color nuances specific to each face value. The stamps are aligned on the page, some in multiple copies or pairs, highlighting the diversity of the series. Some cancellations are more pronounced, others more discreet, allowing the engraved pattern's details to be fully appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe stamps show a printing finesse typical of French production of the time, with legible inscriptions such as the face value, \"POSTES,\" \"RF,\" or \"RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE\" depending on the models. No stamp appears torn or heavily damaged on the visible side, although some traces of use and slight marks are noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nSome specimens are isolated, others grouped by color or value, illustrating the richness of Marianne stamp issues in French philately. The album page used as a support facilitates the consultation and preservation of the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsed item, sold as is. The stamps are cancelled and show visible traces of use on the exposed side. No major tears or apparent missing parts on the visible areas, but slight signs of wear and various cancellations are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Marianne de Gandon series, launched in 1945, is one of the longest stamp issues in France. It was printed in many colors and values and remains a symbol of 20th-century French philately. Its Marianne profile, designed by Pierre Gandon, became a republican icon on national and international mail for several decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFast shipping and careful packaging are provided by a professional seller to ensure the best protection for your stamps during shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Marianne stamps, France postage stamp, cancelled stamp, philately lot, French Republic stamp, French post, stamp France, French stamp, Gandon, Marianne series, color stamp, cancelled lot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54319304114503,"sku":"51222-297eb9ac-de0c-48af-a41c-4d190a12a4aa-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_7aabf960-8b7b-4652-9411-d3c154a299ff.jpg?v=1783649744","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lot-timbres-marianne-france-obliteres-couleurs-variees-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}