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uncommon1900-1945
French Airmail: Plane over Paris
France · 1936 · 50 francs
The stamp depicts a single-engine airplane flying over the city of Paris, with prominent landmarks visible below, against a stylized sky.
Issued on July 30, 1936, this stamp is part of a series of French airmail issues, reflecting the growing importance of air travel for postal services in the interwar period.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: <bdi><a href="https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2823089" class="extiw" title="d:Q2823089"><span title="French artist, engraver and draughtsperson (1872-1951)">Achille Ouvré</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain
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