Syria, 1925 Airmail Overprint on French Stamp

Name: Syria, 1925 Airmail Overprint on French Stamp
Brand: Syria

Syria · 1925 · 2 Piastres on 50 Centimes

This stamp is a French definitive issue featuring an allegory of Peace and Commerce, designed by Louis-Eugène Mouchon. It was overprinted in black with 'POSTE PAR AVION' and a new denomination of '2 PIASTRES' for use as an airmail stamp in French-mandated Syria.

Issued under the French Mandate for Syria and the Lebanon, this overprint reflects the development of airmail services in the region during the 1920s, utilizing existing French colonial stamp stock.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

airmail overprint allegory peace commerce

Catalog Numbers

scottC10

michel109

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$40

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$30

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$20

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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