uncommonpre-1900

Saint Pierre 1891 25 Francs Ceres Overprint

Name: Saint Pierre 1891 25 Francs Ceres Overprint
Brand: Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Saint Pierre and Miquelon · 1891 · 25 Fr

A 25 Francs definitive stamp of France, featuring the Ceres design, overprinted 'ST PIERRE M-on' for use in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

This stamp reflects the common practice of French colonies overprinting metropolitan stamps for local postal use, signifying their administrative connection while asserting local identity.

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overprint colonial definitive allegory

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Poste_(France)" class="extiw" title="en:La Poste (France)">La Posta</a>, the French <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/postal_adminstration" class="extiw" title="en:postal adminstration">postal administration</a> · License: Public domain

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