uncommon1900-1945

France 10c Sower Stamp with Paris-Lyon TPO Cancellation

Name: France 10c Sower Stamp with Paris-Lyon TPO Cancellation
Brand: France

France · 1905 · 10 centimes

A 10 centimes red Sower stamp from France, featuring the iconic allegorical figure of a sower. The stamp is postmarked with a clear 'Gare de Paris à Lyon' traveling post office cancellation.

Traveling post offices (TPOs) on trains were crucial for rapid mail sorting and delivery across France in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, connecting major cities like Paris and Lyon.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

sower postal-history cancellation railway transportation

Catalog Numbers

sg292

scott130

michel139

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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

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