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Marianne de Gandon 1.50 Francs Red

France · 1933 · 1.50 Fr

This definitive stamp features the allegorical figure of Marianne, a national personification of the French Republic. The design, by René-Louis Dupuy, shows Marianne wearing a Phrygian cap, a symbol of liberty. This particular issue is part of a long-running series of definitive stamps featuring various interpretations of Marianne.

Issued during the French Third Republic, this stamp represents a period of political and social change between the World Wars. The consistent use of Marianne on definitive stamps reinforced the republican ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity.

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Catalog Numbers

sg499
scott296
michel260

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
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.