France 20 centimes blue, Napoleon III
France · 1854 · 20 centimes
A blue stamp featuring the profile of Emperor Napoleon III, facing left, cancelled with a small numeral postmark '2272'.
Issued during the Second French Empire, this stamp was part of the definitive series depicting Emperor Napoleon III, used for standard postal rates.
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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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