Normandie Ocean Liner, 1935

France · 1935 · 1f 50c

This stamp commemorates the maiden voyage of the French ocean liner SS Normandie. The design features a dramatic, stylized bow view of the ship, a masterpiece of Art Deco design, cutting through the waves. It is celebrated for its artistic merit and is one of the most famous and collected French stamps.

Issued in 1935, the stamp celebrates a symbol of French industrial and artistic prowess during the interwar period, as the Normandie was the largest and fastest passenger ship afloat at the time.