Discours sur la Méthode (Discourse on the Method) by René Descartes

Name: Discours sur la Méthode (Discourse on the Method) by René Descartes
Brand: France

France · 1937 · 90c

This stamp commemorates the 300th anniversary of the publication of René Descartes' influential philosophical work, "Discours de la Méthode" (Discourse on the Method). The design features a portrait of Descartes, a prominent French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, alongside an open book representing his seminal text.

Issued in 1937 by the French Third Republic, this stamp celebrated a cornerstone of Western philosophy, highlighting France's profound intellectual and cultural heritage during a period of rising political tensions in Europe.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

philosophy literature anniversary famous-people books

Catalog Numbers

sg576

scott332

yvert355

michel358

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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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