Sabine, Marianne by Gandon, 1.00 Franc Red
France · 1978 · 1.00 F
This definitive stamp features the 'Sabine' design by artist Pierre Gandon, a modern interpretation of Marianne, the national personification of the French Republic. She is depicted in profile, wearing a Phrygian cap, a classic symbol of liberty. This design was part of a long-running series used for everyday postage in France.
Issued during the presidency of Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, the Sabine series replaced the previous Marianne de Cheffer design and was in common use for several years, reflecting the continuity of republican symbolism in France.
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