France 20 Centimes Cérès, Black on Yellowish

Name: France 20 Centimes Cérès, Black on Yellowish
Brand: France

France · 1849 · 20c

This stamp features the head of Cérès, the Roman goddess of agriculture, facing left, designed by Jacques-Jean Barre. It is part of the first series of postage stamps issued by France, known as the Cérès series. The denomination '20c' is printed below the portrait, and the stamp is imperforate.

Issued by the Second Republic of France, this was one of the country's first postage stamps, marking a significant postal reform inspired by the United Kingdom's Penny Black. The Cérès design symbolized the republic and its agricultural roots.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory mythology goddess ceres agriculture heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

sg3

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

$120

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25

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