uncommon1900-1945

France War Orphans Surtax, Woman Plowing

Name: France War Orphans Surtax, Woman Plowing
Brand: France

France · 1918 · 15c + 10c

The stamp features a design by Jules-Louis Dumoulin depicting a woman plowing a field. It was issued as part of a surtax series to benefit war orphans.

Issued during World War I, this stamp was part of a special series with a surtax dedicated to supporting children orphaned by the war, highlighting social welfare efforts during conflict.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

war-orphans charity agriculture women world-war-i

Image: <bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Louis_Dumoulin" class="extiw" title="w:en:Louis Dumoulin"><span title="French painter (1860-1924)">Louis Dumoulin</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain

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