France, Indo-China, Allegory of Commerce and Navigation (Sage Type)

Name: France, Indo-China, Allegory of Commerce and Navigation (Sage Type)
Brand: French Indo-China

French Indo-China · 1889 · 5c

This stamp features the 'Sage' type design, an allegory representing Commerce and Navigation. The design, by Jules-Auguste Sage, depicts figures of Mercury (Commerce) and a seated goddess (Navigation) symbolizing France's global reach. This specific issue was overprinted 'INDO-CHINE' for use in the French colonial territories in Southeast Asia.

Issued in 1889, this was the first general issue for French Indo-China, unifying the postal systems of Cochinchina, Cambodia, Annam, and Tonkin under a single administration.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory commerce navigation sage-type colonial

Catalog Numbers

scott1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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