France Postage Due Stamp, Unpaid Letter Tax

France · 1882 · 1c

This stamp features a simple, functional design dominated by the large numeral '1' indicating the amount due. The text 'CHIFFRE TAXE A PERCEVOIR' translates to 'Amount to be Collected', clearly stating its purpose as a postage due stamp for underpaid mail.

Issued in the late 19th century, this series of postage due stamps was essential for the French postal system to recover costs from mail sent with insufficient postage.