Marianne de Béquet, 0.50 Francs
France · 1972 · 0.50 F
This definitive stamp features the 'Marianne de Béquet,' a modern interpretation of the French national symbol, Marianne. Designed and engraved by Pierre Béquet, the portrait is stylized and forward-looking, representing the spirit of the French Republic during the 1970s. This specific issue was part of a long-running series used for everyday postage.
Issued during the presidency of Georges Pompidou, this series continued the tradition of using the allegorical figure of Marianne on definitive stamps, a practice dating back to the Second Republic.
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Engraved
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