France 1925 Pasteur Series, 50 Centimes

Name: France 1925 Pasteur Series, 50 Centimes
Brand: France

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.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

famous-people scientists medicine portraits

Catalog Numbers

sg421

scott186

michel191

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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

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.