Rural Postman, France 1970

France · 1970 · 50c

This stamp features a rural postman on his bicycle, delivering mail in the French countryside. The design, engraved by Claude Durrens based on a drawing by Jean Pheulpin, captures a classic and nostalgic image of the French postal service. The detailed engraving highlights the postman's uniform and the pastoral landscape.

Issued in 1970, this stamp honors the daily work of postal workers who were essential for communication across France, particularly in rural areas, before the digital age.