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France Semeuse 30c on 35c Overprint

Name: France Semeuse 30c on 35c Overprint
Brand: France

France · 1922 · 30 centimes on 35 centimes

This French stamp features the iconic 'Semeuse' (Sower) design, depicting an allegorical female figure striding forward, scattering seeds. It is an overprinted stamp, originally a 35 centimes denomination, revalued to 30 centimes.

The Semeuse design, created by Oscar Roty, symbolized the French Republic's ideals of progress and fertility. The 1922 overprint reflects post-World War I adjustments to postal rates in France, a common practice to adapt to economic changes without printing entirely new issues.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

semeuse allegory figure postal-rate-change post-war

Catalog Numbers

sg416

scott169

michel180

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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