Lot of used French postage stamps, various colors, for philately

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This lot consists of 23 old French postage stamps, displayed on a white cardboard sheet. Each stamp is canceled, featuring distinct and varied postmarks. The stamps display a wide variety of colors, ranging from red to purple, as well as blue, green, brown, and gray. The majority of the stamps bear the inscription "RF" or "République Française," a typical element of 20th-century French philately.

Some stamps feature portraits of historical figures, while others illustrate famous monuments, landscapes, or allegorical scenes. The designs are finely detailed, reflecting the rich iconography of the French postal service. Among the identifiable visuals, there are emblematic sites and effigies of national figures, characteristic of classic French issues.

The stamps are affixed to the visible side of the sheet, with regular margins and careful arrangement. Several face values are observable, including 2F, 5F, 10F, 15F, 20F, 40c, 50c, 1.50F, 3F, 5F, 10F, 15F, 37F and others. The inscriptions, when legible, mention "POSTES," "RF," or display titles related to France.

The sheet shows slight signs of wear, including a visible brown stain in the upper left. The stamps themselves show normal signs of use for canceled items: slight marks, sometimes blunted corners, and partially legible postmarks. The set retains good legibility of patterns and colors, with an authentic patina.

This lot illustrates the diversity of French philatelic issues, with a representative sample of historical stamps on varied themes. The set will be suitable for any search for postal illustrations or visual references on 20th-century French philately.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The stamps are canceled and affixed to a cardboard sheet. Presence of signs of wear, postmarks and use marks, visible stain on the sheet in the upper left.

Did you know? 20th-century French stamps are renowned for the richness of their illustrations, often created by famous engravers such as Pierre Gandon or Albert Decaris. These issues highlight the heritage, personalities, and significant events in national history, and each series reflects a specific era of the French postal service.

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