France 1925 Pasteur Series, 50 Centimes
France · 1925 · 50c
This definitive stamp features a portrait of Louis Pasteur, the renowned French biologist, microbiologist, and chemist. The design, created by Jean-Baptiste Lemaire, honors Pasteur for his groundbreaking discoveries in vaccination, microbial fermentation, and pasteurization. It was part of a long-running series issued to pay tribute to one of France's most celebrated national heroes.
Issued in the mid-1920s, this stamp reflects a period of national pride and scientific commemoration in post-World War I France. Honoring figures like Pasteur reinforced France's cultural and scientific contributions to the world.
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Off-center or visible wear
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