Marianne de Cocteau, 25c Red

Name: Marianne de Cocteau, 25c Red
Brand: France

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

Themes

allegory marianne art definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg1540

scott1009

michel1314

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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.