France 1849 1fr Vermilion, Cérès Issue
France · 1849 · 1fr
This stamp features a profile of Cérès, the Roman goddess of agriculture, wearing a garland of wheat and grapes. It is part of France's first postage stamp series, designed by Jacques-Jean Barre. The vibrant vermilion color, known as 'vermillon,' is highly characteristic of this issue.
Issued during the Second Republic, this was one of the first stamps of France, marking a major milestone in the country's postal history. The 1 franc denomination was the highest value in the series, intended for heavy letters or international mail.
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