French Algeria Sower Surcharged 30c
French Algeria · 1924 · 30c
The stamp features the classic French 'Semeuse' (Sower) design, depicting an allegorical female figure striding left, sowing seeds, with a rising sun in the background. It is surcharged '30c' in black over the original denomination.
This stamp is a French definitive Sower stamp, overprinted for use in French Algeria in 1924. This practice was common for French colonies, reflecting their administrative ties to metropolitan France and the need for local currency denominations.
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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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