France, 1849 Ceres, 20 centimes, black on yellowish

Name: France, 1849 Ceres, 20 centimes, black on yellowish
Brand: France

France · 1849 · 20c

This stamp features a profile of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, representing the French Republic. The design, created by Jacques-Jean Barre, is an iconic symbol of early French philately. It is part of the first series of postage stamps ever issued by France.

Issued by the Second Republic of France, this stamp marks the country's entry into the postal reform movement that began with Great Britain's Penny Black. It represents a shift towards a standardized, prepaid postal system.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory ceres mythology heads-of-state classic-stamps

Catalog Numbers

sg3

scott3

michel3

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$250

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$150

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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