commonpre-1900

Napoleon III, 20 centimes blue

Name: Napoleon III, 20 centimes blue
Brand: France

France · 1863 · 20 centimes

The stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of Emperor Napoleon III, encircled by the inscription 'EMPIRE FRANÇAIS' at the top and 'POSTES 20 C.' at the bottom. It is printed in blue ink and has perforations.

This stamp was issued during the Second French Empire under Napoleon III, serving as a common definitive postage stamp for domestic mail. It represents a period of significant modernization and expansion in France.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portrait definitive historical empire

Catalog Numbers

sg100

scott31

michel26

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$75

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$40

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$20

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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