French Post Offices in China 50 Centimes Stamp

French Post Offices in China · 1895 · 50 C.

The stamp features an allegorical design with two female figures: one representing Commerce (holding scales and a rudder) and another representing Navigation (holding an anchor and standing by a ship). The country name 'CHINE' and 'POSTES' are at the top, with the denomination '50 C.' at the bottom.

These stamps were issued by France for use in its post offices established in various treaty ports and concessions in China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They reflect European colonial presence and postal administration in China.