Marianne des Français, Definitive Stamp
France · 2005 · Lettre prioritaire 20g
This definitive stamp features the 'Marianne des Français,' an allegorical representation of the French Republic. The design, created by Thierry Lamouche, depicts a modern, youthful Marianne with flowing hair, symbolizing liberty and the values of France. The stamp was issued for the priority letter rate (Lettre prioritaire) up to 20 grams.
Issued under the presidency of Jacques Chirac, this series continued the long French tradition of using the Marianne figure on definitive postage, a practice dating back to 1849.
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Photogravure
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