France Semeuse Lignée with BIT Overprint, 1930
France · 1930 · 50 centimes
This French stamp features the iconic 'Semeuse lignée' (Lined Sower) design, a symbol of the French Republic. It bears a special 'BIT' overprint, issued in 1930 to commemorate a congress of the International Labour Bureau held in Paris.
The International Labour Bureau (BIT) is the permanent secretariat of the International Labour Organization (ILO), a UN agency dedicated to setting international labour standards. This overprint highlights France's role in international cooperation and social justice during the interwar period.
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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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