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uncommonpre-1900
French Post Offices in Port Lagos 5c Overprint
France · 1893 · 5c
A French definitive stamp, likely the Sage type, featuring an allegorical figure, overprinted with 'PORT LAGOS' and '5c' for use in French post offices in the Ottoman Empire.
This stamp was issued for use by French post offices operating within the Ottoman Empire, specifically in Port Lagos, reflecting the extraterritorial postal services maintained by European powers in the late 19th century.
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License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
