Marianne de Gandon, 1.50 Francs Red

Name: Marianne de Gandon, 1.50 Francs Red
Brand: France

France · 1944 · 1.50f

This definitive stamp features the iconic allegorical figure of Marianne, a national symbol of the French Republic representing liberty and reason. Designed by Pierre Gandon, this version shows her wearing a Phrygian cap, a classic symbol of freedom. The design is simple yet powerful, intended for everyday postal use.

Issued by the Provisional Government of the French Republic shortly after the Liberation of Paris in August 1944, this stamp symbolized the restoration of French sovereignty and republican values after years of German occupation and the Vichy regime.

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Typography

Themes

allegory marianne liberty definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott473

yvert701

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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

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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