France, 10c Sower, Carmine
France · 1903 · 10c
This definitive stamp features the iconic 'Semeuse' or Sower, an allegorical figure of France striding against a rising sun, scattering seeds. Designed by Oscar Roty, this powerful and elegant image became a national symbol, appearing on French stamps and coins for many decades.
Issued during the French Third Republic, the Sower design symbolized the nation's agricultural roots and its hope for a fruitful future, becoming one of the most recognizable figures in French philately.
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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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