France 1970 Europa - Jean de La Fontaine
France · 1970 · 50c
This stamp was issued as part of the 1970 Europa series, with the common theme of 'Famous Men'. It honors Jean de La Fontaine, a renowned 17th-century French fabulist. The design features a portrait of La Fontaine alongside a scene from his famous fable, 'The Fox and the Crow,' illustrating the crow with cheese in its beak perched on a branch above the cunning fox.
Issued during a period of European integration, the Europa stamps aimed to promote a shared cultural heritage across the continent. This stamp highlights France's significant literary contributions through one of its most celebrated writers.
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