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French Morocco 1908 Sower Surcharge
uncommon1900-1945

French Morocco 1908 Sower Surcharge

French Morocco · 1908 · 1 centimo

A red definitive stamp featuring the iconic 'Sower' design, depicting a woman in profile sowing seeds, with a '1 CENTIMO' surcharge applied over the original '1 CENTIME' denomination.

Issued by the French Postal Agency in Morocco, this stamp reflects France's colonial administration and postal services in the region. The surcharge indicates a change in postal rates or currency during the early 20th century.

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Image: Joseph Blanc (1846-1904), designer · 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.