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very rarepre-1900
20c Ceres Black
France · 1849 · 20c
France's first postage stamp: the 20 centimes Ceres in black, issued 1 January 1849.
The Ceres series, designed by Jacques-Jean Barre, was France's first postage stamp. The goddess Ceres symbolized the French Republic.
Printing Method
Engraved
Themes
Catalog Numbers
scott3
yvert3
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View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$10,560Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$6,336Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$3,520Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$1,760Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$704Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
