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uncommon1900-1945
Sailors Lost at Sea
France · 1939 · 0.70F + 0.30F
The stamp depicts a sculpted group by Félix-Alexandre Desruelles, erected in Boulogne-sur-Mer, commemorating sailors lost at sea.
Issued in 1939, this semi-postal stamp with a surcharge likely raised funds for maritime relief or families of sailors lost at sea, reflecting concerns on the eve of World War II.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Georges Léo Degorce · License: Public domain
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