uncommonpre-1900

France Cérès 20 centimes blue, imperforate

Name: France Cérès 20 centimes blue, imperforate
Brand: France
Availability: InStock

France · 1849 · 20c

This stamp features a profile of Cérès, the Roman goddess of agriculture, wearing a garland of wheat and grapes. It is one of the first postage stamps issued by France, designed by Jacques-Jean Barre. The design is renowned for its classical elegance and became an iconic symbol of the French Republic.

Issued by the Second French Republic, this stamp represents a shift to republican ideals after the 1848 revolution, replacing monarchist symbols with classical allegories of liberty and prosperity.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory ceres mythology heads-of-state classic-stamps

Catalog Numbers

sg18

scott3

yvert3

michel3

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$110

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$80

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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