French Sower Definitive Stamp
France · 1915 · 10c
The stamp features the allegorical figure of La Semeuse (The Sower), a woman in a Phrygian cap striding left, scattering seeds, with a rising sun in the background.
The Sower design is one of France's most iconic and enduring stamp designs, symbolizing the nation's agricultural prosperity and republican ideals. This particular stamp was used during World War I, reflecting postal communication during wartime.
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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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