Encased Stamp - 25 Centimes - A la ville du Puy, Lille

France · 1915 · 25 centimes

This circular encased stamp features a 25 centimes French stamp visible through a clear window, surrounded by an advertisement for 'A la ville du Puy' haberdashery in Lille.

Encased stamps served as emergency currency during periods of coin shortages, particularly common in France during the early 20th century, combining a small denomination with local business advertising.