France 1970 'La Grande Hermine' Ship
France · 1970 · 0,50 F
This stamp depicts 'La Grande Hermine', the flagship of French explorer Jacques Cartier. The detailed engraving showcases the 16th-century carrack at sea, a vessel crucial to Cartier's voyages to Canada. The design commemorates France's significant role in the Age of Discovery.
Issued in 1970, this stamp honors Jacques Cartier's exploration of the Saint Lawrence River in the 1530s, which laid the foundation for the French colonization of North America.
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