France, Navigation and Commerce Type, 10 centimes carmine on greenish
France · 1900 · 10c
This definitive stamp, known as the 'Type Sage' or 'Navigation and Commerce' type, features an allegorical design by Jules-Auguste Sage. It depicts figures representing Peace and Commerce uniting France and its colonies, with a globe in the background symbolizing their global reach. This specific issue is the 10 centimes value printed in carmine on a greenish paper.
Issued at the turn of the 20th century, this design was a workhorse of the French postal system for over two decades, reflecting France's colonial power and commercial interests during the Belle Époque.
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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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