France 1900 'Type Sage' 25 Centimes Blue

Name: France 1900 'Type Sage' 25 Centimes Blue
Brand: France

France · 1900 · 25c

This stamp features the 'Type Sage' design, also known as the Allegory of Peace and Commerce. The central figure, an allegory of France, is flanked by figures representing peace (holding an olive branch) and commerce (holding a caduceus). This was a long-running definitive series used for general postage in France and its colonies.

Issued at the turn of the 20th century during the French Third Republic, this definitive series was a workhorse of the French postal system, reflecting the nation's focus on trade and stability during the Belle Époque.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory commerce peace

Catalog Numbers

sg300

scott114

michel109

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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.