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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

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