Syria 2 Piastres on 40 Centimes Merson Overprint
Syria · 1921 · 2 Piastres on 40 Centimes
The stamp features an allegorical female figure, known as the Merson type, originally issued by France. It is overprinted with 'SYRIE' and '2 PIASTRES' in black, indicating its use in Syria.
Issued during the French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon, this overprinted French stamp signifies the establishment of Syrian postal authority following the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: <bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Luc-Olivier_Merson" class="extiw" title="w:en:Luc-Olivier Merson"><span title="French painter and illustrator (1846–1920)">Luc-Olivier Merson</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain
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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