France, Sage Type, 15c Blue

Name: France, Sage Type, 15c Blue
Brand: France

France · 1876 · 15c

This definitive stamp features the 'Sage' type design, also known as 'Peace and Commerce'. The allegorical design by Jules-Auguste Sage depicts figures representing Peace and Commerce clasping hands over a globe, symbolizing France's global reach and trade.

Issued under the Third French Republic, the Sage series replaced the Ceres and Napoleon III issues, becoming the workhorse definitive stamp series for France for over two decades.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory commerce peace definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg228

scott89

michel70

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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