France 1957 Heroes of the Resistance, Auguste Blanqui

France · 1957 · 12f

This stamp is part of the fifth 'Heroes of the Resistance' series issued by France to honor individuals who fought against the occupation during World War II. It features a portrait of Auguste Blanqui (1805-1881), a 19th-century socialist revolutionary whose name was adopted by a Resistance group. The design, engraved by Jules Piel, is rendered in a stark, respectful monochrome, emphasizing the solemnity of the subject.

Issued in the post-war period, this series served to create a national narrative of heroism and sacrifice, commemorating the diverse figures and groups that constituted the French Resistance.