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French Offices in China 4 Centimes Mouchon Type
uncommon1900-1945

French Offices in China 4 Centimes Mouchon Type

French Offices in China · 1907 · 4c

A definitive stamp featuring a left-facing profile portrait of Marianne, characteristic of the Mouchon type, with 'CHINE' overprint at the bottom.

Part of the 1907 general emission for French post offices in China, this stamp was used to facilitate postal services in areas like Shanghai, signifying France's colonial postal administration.

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Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Ducloy" title="User:Ducloy">Ducloy</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.