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uncommon1900-1945
French Prisoner of War Surcharge Stamp
France · 1941 · 1 franc + 5 francs
This French semi-postal stamp, issued in 1941, features the inscription 'Pour nos prisonniers de guerre' (For our prisoners of war). Designed and engraved by Georges Léo Degorce, it carries a face value of 1 franc with an additional 5 franc surcharge.
Issued during World War II under the Vichy regime, this stamp was a charitable effort to raise funds for French prisoners of war held by Germany.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
sg813
scottB147
michel504
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$8Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$4Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$2Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$1Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.5Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
