uncommon1900-1945

France Merson Type 1 Franc Surcharge Bordeaux 1923

Name: France Merson Type 1 Franc Surcharge Bordeaux 1923
Brand: France

France · 1923 · 1 franc

This French stamp features an allegorical figure of France, part of the Merson type series, in a 1 franc wine-lees color. It was originally designed by Luc-Olivier Merson and engraved by Auguste Thévenin.

Originally a definitive issue from 1900, this stamp was surcharged in 1923 specifically for the Bordeaux Philatelic Exhibition, making it a commemorative item for that event.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

allegory exhibition commemorative

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

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