French Sower Stamp for Mongtzeu, China

France · 1908 · 10 C.

A 10 centimes definitive stamp of the French Republic, featuring the iconic 'Sower' (La Semeuse) design, overprinted 'CHINE' and 'MONGTZEU' for use in the French post office in Mengzi, China.

This stamp was part of a series issued by France for its extraterritorial post offices in China, specifically for the office in Mengzi (Mongtzeu) which operated from 1903 to 1919, reflecting France's colonial presence and postal services abroad.