{"product_id":"lot-timbres-obliteres-france-architecture-monuments-paris-saintes-maries","title":"Lot of used French stamps - architecture, monuments, Paris, Saintes-Maries","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed visual description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot consists of a set of used French postage stamps, visible on a dedicated album page. Several series and designs are present, all in used condition, with clear and varied cancellations. The majority of the stamps illustrate emblematic monuments, notably architectural views of Paris, as well as specific representations such as the Institut de France and other remarkable buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top of the page, several examples of a stamp with dominant red and grey colours are visible, displaying a graphic composition evoking a monument or an architectural detail, with the inscription \"MARIES DE LA MER\" and a face value of €0.56. These stamps are all cancelled, with well-marked postmarks dating from 2017 for some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the centre, a series of stamps with dominant blue and beige represents a recognisable Parisian building, probably the Institut de France, with the legible inscription \"FRANCE\" and a face value of €0.61. The architectural details are finely drawn, and the postmarks are visible on each example. Several of these stamps also bear the inscription \"PARIS 2014\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the bottom of the page, other cancelled stamps illustrate monuments, some with the text \"SAINTES-MARIES-DE-LA-MER 1315-2015\" and a face value of €0.98. The illustrations feature stylised views of historic buildings or commemorative scenes, always with the careful printing characteristic of contemporary French philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach stamp has classic perforations and vibrant colours, despite the effect of the cancellations. The set is arranged in transparent pockets on the album page, allowing good visibility of the designs and inscriptions. No uncancelled stamps are visible in this selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHandwritten notes on paper, inserted in the pockets, seem to reference numbers or series, useful for classification but not related to the condition or nature of the stamps themselves. The overall condition of the stamps appears to be consistent with classic postal use, with some slight signs of wear due to handling and cancellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed items, cancelled stamps sold as is. Presence of marked cancellations, corners sometimes slightly blunted, but images and inscriptions generally well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e French stamps dedicated to Parisian monuments are regularly issued by La Poste to highlight the national architectural heritage. The Institut de France, featured on several of the visible stamps, is a cultural and scientific hub, founded in 1795, which brings together five major academies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase will be prepared with the utmost care: secure packaging and fast shipping are guaranteed by an experienced professional seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: cancelled France stamps, philately lot, Parisian monuments, Institut de France architecture, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer stamp, Paris stamp, French postage stamps, set of used stamps, philately France, lot of monument stamps, commemorative series, used France stamps\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54315382341959,"sku":"51128-b50ff8f3-9db9-432e-8a5d-68527e8906a7-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_ff78df30-4161-4b96-b3d3-ba0334914c4a.jpg?v=1783594111","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lot-timbres-obliteres-france-architecture-monuments-paris-saintes-maries","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}