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French Morocco 1891 Surcharged 5 Centimos
uncommonpre-1900

French Morocco 1891 Surcharged 5 Centimos

French Morocco · 1891 · 5 centimos

A green definitive stamp of France, featuring the 'SAGE' type design, surcharged '5 CENTIMOS' in black, issued for use by the French Postal Agency in Morocco.

This stamp represents the early postal services established by France in Morocco, using French definitive stamps overprinted with local denominations to facilitate mail exchange before dedicated Moroccan issues.

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Image: Jules Auguste Sage (1840—1910) · 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.