France Sower (La Semeuse) 25 Centimes Blue
France · 1903 · 25c
This definitive stamp features the iconic 'Sower' (La Semeuse) design by Oscar Roty. The allegorical figure of a woman sowing seeds against a rising sun represents the French Republic's vitality and the sowing of ideas. This particular version is printed in blue with a denomination of 25 centimes.
The Sower design was a powerful symbol of the French Third Republic, first appearing on coins in 1897 and then on stamps from 1903, remaining a staple of French philately for decades.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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