Napoleon III 20 Centimes Blue, Laureated Head
France · 1862 · 20 c
The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Napoleon III with a laurel wreath, facing left, within an oval frame. 'EMPIRE FRANCAIS' is inscribed at the top, and the denomination '20 C.' is at the bottom.
Issued during the Second French Empire, this stamp is part of the 'Laureated Head' series, serving as a primary definitive postage stamp for domestic mail. It reflects the imperial era of France under Napoleon III.
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