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French Post Office Port Said 1899 4c Sower Overprint
France · 1899 · 4c
A French definitive stamp featuring the 'Sower' design, depicting a woman sowing seeds, overprinted with 'PORT SAID' and '4c' for use in French post offices in Egypt.
This stamp was issued for use in the French post office in Port Said, Egypt, reflecting France's postal presence in foreign territories at the turn of the 20th century.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Louis-Eugène Mouchon · 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.
