France, 1926 Postage Due Stamp, 2 Francs
France · 1926 · 2 Fr
This is a postage due stamp from France, issued in 1926. The design is purely typographic, featuring the large numeral '2' and the word 'FRANCS' prominently displayed within an ornate, decorative frame. The text 'CHIFFRE-TAXE A PERCEVOIR' indicates its function, which is to collect insufficient postage from the recipient.
Issued during the Third French Republic, these utilitarian stamps were a common feature of the postal system, ensuring that the correct postage was paid for all mail.
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