Marianne de Gandon, 1.00 Franc Red
France · 1976 · 1.00 F
This definitive stamp features the iconic 'Marianne de Gandon', an allegorical representation of the French Republic. Designed by Pierre Gandon, she is depicted wearing a Phrygian cap, a classic symbol of liberty. The design was a long-running definitive series, with this specific value issued in red.
The Marianne de Gandon series was first introduced in 1945 after the liberation of France and remained in use for decades, becoming a familiar symbol of the post-war French state and its enduring republican values.
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Engraved
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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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