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French Morocco 1903 Surcharged 20 Centimos (Sower)
uncommon1900-1945

French Morocco 1903 Surcharged 20 Centimos (Sower)

French Morocco · 1903 · 20 centimos

A green definitive stamp featuring the 'Sower' design, facing left, with 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE' and 'POSTES'. It bears a surcharge '20 centimos' over the original '20 centimes' denomination.

Issued by French postal agencies in Morocco, this stamp reflects France's postal administration in its protectorate. The surcharge likely indicates a change in postal rates or local currency adaptation.

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Image: Louis-Eugène Mouchon (1843-1914), designer. · License: Public domain

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