France 1849 1fr Vermilion Cérès Tête-Bêche Pair
France · 1849 · 1fr
This stamp features the head of Cérès, the Roman goddess of agriculture, representing the French Republic. The design, created by Jacques-Jean Barre, was the first postage stamp series issued by France. This particular item is a tête-bêche pair, where one stamp is printed upside-down relative to the other, a rare and sought-after printing variety.
Issued by the Second Republic of France, the Cérès series marked France's entry into the age of prepaid postage, following Great Britain's lead. The 1 franc vermilion was the highest denomination of the initial series.
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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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