commonpre-1900

French Ceres 15c Stamp

Name: French Ceres 15c Stamp
Brand: France
Availability: InStock

France · 1870 · 15c

The stamp features a left-facing allegorical portrait of Ceres, symbolizing the French Republic, within an oval frame. The country name 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE' is at the top, and 'POSTES' with the denomination '15c' is at the bottom.

The Ceres issue was France's first stamp design and was re-issued multiple times, notably during the Third Republic. It represents a period of political transition and the establishment of republican ideals in France.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

mythology allegory definitive portrait

Image: <div class="fn value"> <p>Gallois, Eugène (1856-1916). Photographe. Donateur </p> Gulmez frères. Photographe</div> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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