uncommon1900-1945

France Semeuse Lignée with BIT Overprint, 1930

Name: France Semeuse Lignée with BIT Overprint, 1930
Brand: France

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.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

congress international-labor-organization overprint semeuse allegory

Catalog Numbers

michel266 A O

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$35

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$20

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$12

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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