France, General Issues for Colonies, Allegory of Commerce and Navigation (Sage type)

Name: France, General Issues for Colonies, Allegory of Commerce and Navigation (Sage type)
Brand: France

France · 1881 · 25c

This definitive stamp, known as the 'Sage' or 'Peace and Commerce' type, features an allegory of Commerce and Navigation. The design by Jules-Auguste Sage depicts two figures representing Peace and Commerce clasping hands over a globe, symbolizing France's global trade and colonial reach.

Issued as a general issue for all French Colonies, this stamp replaced individual colonial issues for a time, promoting a unified postal system across the French colonial empire.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory commerce navigation sage-type

Catalog Numbers

sg50

scott37

michel37

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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

$0.5

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