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France 1940 National Aid Grape Harvest Surcharge
uncommon1900-1945

France 1940 National Aid Grape Harvest Surcharge

France · 1940 · 1.50F + 2F

The stamp features a design of grape harvesting, with a worker carrying a basket of grapes, set against a rural landscape.

Issued in France in 1940 during World War II, this surcharge stamp was intended to raise funds for the 'Secours National' (National Aid) to support relief efforts during the war.

Image: <bdi><a href="https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q79593926" class="extiw" title="d:Q79593926">Georges Degorce</a></bdi> · 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.