uncommonpre-1900

Franco-Russian Alliance Commemorative, 1896

Name: Franco-Russian Alliance Commemorative, 1896
Brand: France

France · 1896 · 50 Centimes

The stamp features a portrait of Tsar Alexander III of Russia, framed by 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE' at the top and 'POSTES 50 C.' at the bottom.

Issued in 1896, this stamp commemorates the Franco-Russian Alliance, a significant diplomatic pact, coinciding with the visit of Tsar Nicholas II to France.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state commemorative international-relations diplomacy

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