Marianne de Dulac Paris Essay
France · 1948 · Essay
The stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of Marianne, the personification of the French Republic, wearing a Phrygian cap. The design is rendered with fine lines, characteristic of engraving.
This is an unissued essay for a new Marianne definitive series for France, designed by Edmund Dulac in 1948. It represents a design that was considered but ultimately not chosen for production, offering insight into the design process of French definitive stamps post-WWII.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Edmond Dulac (october 1882 - may 1953) · License: Public domain
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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