Marianne de Cocteau, 25c Red
France · 1961 · 25c
This definitive stamp features a modern interpretation of Marianne, the national personification of the French Republic. The design, created by renowned artist and filmmaker Jean Cocteau, depicts Marianne with a distinctive profile, surrounded by the Gallic rooster and the sun. It is a notable example of contemporary art being featured on a widely used postage stamp.
Issued in 1961 during the Fifth Republic under President Charles de Gaulle, this stamp replaced the previous 'Marianne à la Nef' series and represented a fresh, artistic direction for French definitive postage.
Printing Method
Engraved
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Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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