France 1901 'Liberty and Peace' Type Mouchon
France · 1901 · 10c
This definitive stamp, known as the 'Type Mouchon', features an allegorical representation of Liberty and Peace. The design by Louis-Eugène Mouchon depicts a helmeted figure of the French Republic, symbolizing both strength and the desire for peace. This series replaced the earlier 'Sage' type and was issued in various denominations and colors.
Issued at the turn of the 20th century during the French Third Republic, this stamp reflects the national values of liberty and peace in the post-Franco-Prussian War era.
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