France, The Sower (La Semeuse) with Sun
France · 1900 · 15c
This definitive stamp features the iconic 'Semeuse' or Sower, an allegorical figure of France striding against a rising sun, sowing seeds of the future. The design, created by Oscar Roty, is a classic example of the Art Nouveau style and became one of the most enduring symbols on French postage.
Issued at the turn of the 20th century, this stamp represents a period of national pride and artistic innovation in France, known as the Belle Époque.
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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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