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French Semeuse Semi-Postal Stamp (1927)

Name: French Semeuse Semi-Postal Stamp (1927)
Brand: France

France · 1927 · 40c + 10c

A French semi-postal stamp featuring the iconic 'Semeuse' (Sower) allegorical figure, depicted in a camée (cameo) style, with a surcharge.

Issued in 1927, this stamp is part of the 'Amortissement' series, where the additional 10 centimes surcharge was dedicated to a specific fund, likely for public debt or social aid, a common practice for semi-postal issues in post-WWI France.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

allegory figure semi-postal charity definitive

Image: <bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Oscar_Roty" class="extiw" title="w:en:Oscar Roty"><span title="French medalist (1846–1911)">Louis-Oscar Roty</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain

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