French Airmail: Airplane over Marseille
France · 1930 · 1.50 franc
A red French airmail stamp depicting a single-engine airplane flying over the port city of Marseille, designed by Paul-Albert Laurens and engraved by Abel Migon.
Issued on June 8, 1930, this stamp represents the early development of airmail services in France, facilitating faster communication and transport across the country.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: <bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Abel_Mignon" class="extiw" title="w:en:Abel Mignon"><span title="French engraver">Abel Mignon</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain
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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