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Semeuse with FM Surcharge
uncommon1900-1945

Semeuse with FM Surcharge

France · 1929 · 10c

A 10 centimes Semeuse (Sower) definitive stamp of France, featuring an allegorical female figure scattering seeds, overprinted with 'FM' for military franking.

This stamp was issued in 1929 for use as military mail, allowing soldiers or military personnel to send letters free of charge or at a reduced rate.

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Image: <bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Oscar_Roty" class="extiw" title="w:en:Oscar Roty"><span title="French medalist (1846–1911)">Louis-Oscar Roty</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.