France 1870 Bordeaux Issue, Ceres Head

Name: France 1870 Bordeaux Issue, Ceres Head
Brand: France

France · 1870 · 20c

This stamp features the head of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, facing left within a circular frame. The design is surrounded by intricate scrollwork, with the denomination '20c' at the bottom and 'REPUB FRANC' at the top. This issue is known for its primitive lithographic printing, resulting in significant variations.

Issued in Bordeaux during the Franco-Prussian War after the fall of Napoleon III, this was a provisional stamp printed while Paris was under siege. It represents the establishment of the Third French Republic.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

ceres mythology heads-of-state classic-stamps

Catalog Numbers

sg164

scott39

michel37

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.