Marianne des Français, Definitive Stamp
France · 2004 · TVP Rouge
This definitive stamp features the 'Marianne des Français', an allegorical representation of the French Republic. The design, by artist Thierry Lamouche, depicts a modern, forward-looking Marianne wearing the traditional Phrygian cap of liberty. This version was introduced in 2004 and used for the standard domestic letter rate (Timbre à Valeur Permanente or TVP).
Issued under the presidency of Jacques Chirac, this stamp continues the long French tradition of using the Marianne figure on definitive postage, a practice dating back to 1849.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
Estimated Values by Condition
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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