France 20 Centimes Blue, Cérès Issue

Name: France 20 Centimes Blue, Cérès Issue
Brand: France

France · 1849 · 20c

This stamp features a profile of Cérès, the Roman goddess of agriculture, wearing a garland of wheat and grapes. The design, created by Jacques-Jean Barre, symbolized the fertility and prosperity of the French Republic. The denomination '20c' is inscribed below the portrait, with 'REPUB FRANC' above.

Issued in 1849, this was one of the first postage stamps of France, released shortly after the establishment of the Second Republic. The 20 centimes blue was the standard domestic letter rate at the time.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory mythology goddess ceres agriculture head-of-state

Catalog Numbers

sg8

scott3

yvert3

michel3

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$40

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15

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