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France Ceres 20c Blue, Type I

Name: France Ceres 20c Blue, Type I
Brand: France

France · 1849 · 20c

This stamp features a profile of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, wearing a garland of wheat and grapes. The design, created by Jacques-Jean Barre, was the first postage stamp design for France. The denomination '20c' is inscribed below the portrait, with 'REPUB FRANC' above.

Issued in 1849, this was one of the first postage stamps of France, released during the Second Republic. It replaced the 20c black stamp (Scott #1) and was used for domestic letter rates.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory ceres mythology heads-of-state classic-stamps

Catalog Numbers

sg8

scott3

yvert3

michel3

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$450

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$300

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$175

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$90

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$40

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.