uncommon1900-1945

France 70c Paquebot Pasteur Ocean Liner Stamp

Name: France 70c Paquebot Pasteur Ocean Liner Stamp
Brand: France

France · 1941 · 70 centimes

A dark green stamp featuring the majestic French ocean liner SS Pasteur sailing through waves. The denomination '70c' is in the lower left corner, with 'PAQUEBOT PASTEUR' inscribed at the top and 'POSTES' at the bottom.

Issued in 1941, this semi-postal stamp honored the SS Pasteur, a French ocean liner launched in 1938. Funds raised from its sale supported the French Merchant Marine during World War II, a period when the Pasteur served as a vital troopship and hospital ship for the Allies.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

ocean-liner ships maritime transportation semi-postal world-war-ii

Catalog Numbers

sg860

scottB118

michel504

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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

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