France 1898 Type Sage 25c Blue

France · 1898 · 25c

This definitive stamp features the Type Sage design, also known as 'Peace and Commerce'. The allegorical design by Jules-Auguste Sage depicts figures representing Peace and Commerce united above a globe, symbolizing France's global influence and trade. This specific issue is the 25 centimes value, printed in blue.

Issued during the French Third Republic, the Type Sage series was the primary definitive stamp design in France from 1876 until the turn of the century, reflecting the nation's focus on republican ideals, trade, and colonial reach.