French Sower Red Cross Semi-Postal
France · 1914 · 10c + 5c
The stamp features the allegorical figure of the Sower (Semeuse) in profile, walking left, scattering seeds. A red cross symbol is prominently displayed, indicating the surcharge for the Red Cross.
Issued in 1914 at the beginning of World War I, this was France's first semi-postal stamp, with the surcharge benefiting the Red Cross for war relief efforts.
Printing Method
Engraved
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
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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