France - Victor Hugo Surcharge for Intellectual Unemployed
France · 1936 · 50c + 10c
The stamp features a left-facing portrait of Victor Hugo. The denomination '50c + 10c' and 'POSTES' are visible.
This stamp was issued with a surcharge to raise funds for 'intellectual unemployed' in France, reflecting social welfare concerns during the Great Depression era.
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
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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