France 1924 Pasteur Series

Name: France 1924 Pasteur Series
Brand: France

France · 1924 · 50c

This stamp features a portrait of Louis Pasteur, the renowned French biologist, microbiologist, and chemist. The design, by G. H. Delzers based on a painting by Bonnat, honors Pasteur's groundbreaking contributions to vaccination, microbial fermentation, and pasteurization. The denomination is prominently displayed, framed by simple yet elegant line work typical of the era.

Issued in 1924, this stamp was part of a series honoring the centenary of Louis Pasteur's birth (1822). It reflects a post-WWI trend of celebrating national heroes and scientific progress.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

famous-people scientists medicine health portraits

Catalog Numbers

sg413

scott189

michel184

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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