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Marianne de Beaujard, Green Letter Stamp

Name: Marianne de Beaujard, Green Letter Stamp
Brand: France

France · 2008 · Lettre Verte

This definitive stamp features the 'Marianne de Beaujard', an allegorical representation of the French Republic. The design, created by Yves Beaujard, depicts a modern, youthful Marianne with flowing hair, looking towards the future. This specific version is a non-denominated stamp for the 'Lettre Verte' (Green Letter) service, indicating a standard domestic postage rate for non-urgent mail.

Issued in 2008, this stamp is part of a long tradition of Marianne-themed definitives, which have been a staple of French postage since 1944. The 'Marianne de Beaujard' series replaced the 'Marianne des Français' and was used until 2013.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

marianne allegory definitive women head-of-state

Catalog Numbers

sg4525

yt4232

scott3523

michel4392

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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

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.