Marianne de Cheffer, 0.25 Francs
France · 1965 · 0.25 F
This definitive stamp features the 'Marianne de Cheffer,' an allegorical representation of the French Republic. Designed and engraved by Henry Cheffer, this version of Marianne is depicted in a classical style, facing left, symbolizing liberty and reason. It was part of a long-running series used for everyday postage in France.
Issued during the presidency of Charles de Gaulle, this stamp represents a period of stability and modernization in France known as the 'Trente Glorieuses' (the thirty glorious years) following World War II.
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