Famous Frenchmen Series: Louis Braille
France · 1952 · 15f
This stamp honors Louis Braille (1809-1852), the French educator and inventor of the Braille system for reading and writing used by visually impaired people. The design features a portrait of Braille, commemorating the centenary of his death. The denomination is 15 French Francs.
Issued in 1952, this stamp was part of a series celebrating notable figures in French history, highlighting Braille's immense contribution to literacy and accessibility for the blind worldwide.
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