uncommon1900-1945

France - Victor Hugo Surcharge for Intellectual Unemployed

Name: France - Victor Hugo Surcharge for Intellectual Unemployed
Brand: France

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

Themes

literature portraits social-welfare surcharge

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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