Algeria, Marianne de Gandon Type, Red

Name: Algeria, Marianne de Gandon Type, Red
Brand: Algeria

Algeria · 1945 · 1f

This definitive stamp features the Marianne de Gandon design, an allegorical figure representing Liberty and the French Republic. The design by Pierre Gandon was widely used on French and colonial stamps after World War II. This version is overprinted 'ALGERIE' for use in French Algeria.

Issued shortly after the liberation of France in World War II, this stamp replaced Vichy-era issues and symbolized the restoration of the Republic in French territories, including Algeria.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory women liberty definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott178

yvert225

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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