uncommonpre-1900

Peace and Commerce overprinted for use in China

Name: Peace and Commerce overprinted for use in China
Brand: France

France · 1876 · 5 C.

A French 'Peace and Commerce' stamp, featuring allegorical figures of Peace and Commerce, overprinted for use in French post offices in China.

These stamps were used by French post offices established in treaty ports and concessions in China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting European colonial presence and trade.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

allegory commerce colonial-post overprint

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