Encased Stamp - 25 Centimes - A la ville du Puy, Lille
France · 1900 · 25 centimes
A 25 centimes French Sower stamp encased in a round metal holder with a clear plastic window. The metal casing features advertising text for 'A la ville du Puy' mercerie in Lille.
This encased stamp served as necessity money in Lille, France, during a period of coin shortage in the early 20th century. It also functioned as an advertisement for a local haberdashery, 'A la ville du Puy'.
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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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