French Airmail: Monoplane over Paris
France · 1936 · 50 francs
The stamp depicts a monoplane soaring above a stylized aerial view of Paris, featuring the iconic Eiffel Tower. The design emphasizes the speed and modernity of air travel.
Issued in 1936, this airmail stamp reflects the growing importance of aviation and airmail services in France during the interwar period, connecting the nation and its capital to the world.
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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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