{"product_id":"lot-timbres-taxe-france-obliteres-5c-10c-xixe-debut-xxe-philatelie","title":"Lot of France tax stamps, cancelled, 5c 10c, 19th and early 20th century, 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 ten French \"chiffre-taxe\" revenue stamps, all cancelled and presented on a white sheet. The series mainly consists of 5-centime and 10-centime denominations, with blue predominating for the 5c stamps and brown for the 10c. There is also a green 1-centime stamp on the far right of the bottom row. The words \"CHIFFRE\", \"TAXE\", and \"CENTIMES À PERCEVOIR\" (Centimes to be Collected) are clearly legible on several stamps, typical of French revenue issues from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5-centime stamps feature a blue background with ornamental motifs, classic typography, and visible black cancellations, often circular or partly handwritten. The 10-centime stamps, in brown, adopt the same graphic structure, with elaborate frames and a clearly marked face value. Cancellations vary among the stamps, some showing partial date stamps, others broader cancellation marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn additional stamp, positioned on the right, stands out with its green color and a circular cancellation with similar inscriptions, suggesting an issue from the same family but of a lower value (1 centime). All stamps are perforated, with mostly regular edges, although some examples show slightly rounded or irregular perforations, indicating handling or actual postal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe presentation on a white sheet highlights the original colors and allows for good visibility of graphic details and postal cancellations. The color nuances, the condition of the cancellations, and the characteristic graphics of French revenue stamps from this period are clearly visible in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot illustrates the diversity of French \"chiffres-taxe\" issues used for collecting surcharges on insufficiently franked mail. The decorative motifs, typography, and color palette are typical of official revenue issues from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed items, sold as is. The stamps show traces of cancellation, signs of postal use, and some irregularities on the perforated edges. The colors remain clearly legible. Some stamps show slight traces of wear or handling, with no major apparent defects on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e French postage due stamps, introduced in 1859, were used to collect surcharges on insufficiently franked mail. The \"chiffres-taxe\" with the mention \"CENTIMES À PERCEVOIR\" were widely used until the mid-20th century, each color and value corresponding to a specific amount of postal surcharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in philatelic and historical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: French revenue stamps, chiffre-taxe, cancelled stamps, postage due, philately lot, antique French stamp, tax to collect, French postage due, 5c stamp, 10c stamp, 19th century stamp, stamp lot France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54316065489223,"sku":"51140-d0fb2898-0ce1-4609-ae2c-2a21e4037f6e-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_1bb46404-262c-4653-8d88-1944ecca4c63.jpg?v=1783600543","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lot-timbres-taxe-france-obliteres-5c-10c-xixe-debut-xxe-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}