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common1945-1980
Lazare Hoche, 1948 French Stamp
France · 1948 · 12F
A dark green stamp featuring a left-facing portrait of Lazare Hoche, a French general, with 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE' at the top and 'POSTES 12F' at the bottom.
Issued in 1948, this stamp honors Lazare Hoche, a prominent general during the French Revolutionary Wars, reflecting post-WWII France's remembrance of national heroes.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Catalog Numbers
scott608
michel829
Image: France Post Office, 1948 · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
