commonpre-1900

France Napoleon III 20c Blue

Name: France Napoleon III 20c Blue
Brand: France
Availability: InStock

France · 1867 · 20c

The stamp features a profile portrait of Emperor Napoleon III facing left, surrounded by the country name 'EMPIRE FRANÇAIS' and the denomination '20 C.'

This stamp belongs to the second series of definitive stamps issued during the Second French Empire, featuring Emperor Napoleon III. It was a common postage value used for domestic letters during that period.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty heads-of-state portrait definitive

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.