France, Type Sage, 25c Ultramarine on Greenish Paper

Name: France, Type Sage, 25c Ultramarine on Greenish Paper
Brand: France

France · 1877 · 25c

This definitive stamp, known as the 'Type Sage' or 'Peace and Commerce' issue, features an allegorical design. It depicts figures representing Peace and Commerce joining hands over a globe, symbolizing France's global trade and influence. The design was created by Jules-Auguste Sage.

Issued during the French Third Republic, this series replaced the Ceres and Napoleon III issues, marking a new republican era after the Franco-Prussian War and the fall of the Second French Empire.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory commerce peace definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg235

scott89

michel88

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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