France 20c Napoleon III Laureated
France · 1868 · 20c
The stamp features a profile bust of Emperor Napoleon III, facing left and adorned with a laurel wreath. The denomination '20 c' is visible, along with the country name 'EMPIRE FRANCAIS'.
Issued during the Second French Empire, this definitive stamp series depicts Emperor Napoleon III. Its usage in 1870 coincides with the tumultuous period leading to the Franco-Prussian War and the collapse of the Empire.
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Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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