France 1970 Marianne de Cheffer Perfin
France · 1970 · 50c
This definitive stamp features the 'Marianne de Cheffer,' an allegorical representation of the French Republic designed by artist Henry Cheffer. The design shows a modern, forward-looking Marianne, a symbol of liberty and reason. This particular example is a 'perfin,' meaning it has been perforated with the initials of a company or organization for official use, a common practice to prevent theft.
Issued in 1970, this stamp was part of a long-running series of definitive stamps featuring Marianne, reflecting the continuity of the French Republic during a period of social and economic change in post-war Europe.
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Engraved
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