common1900-1945

France 1903 Military Franchise Mouchon Retouched

Name: France 1903 Military Franchise Mouchon Retouched
Brand: France

France · 1903 · No monetary value (Free postage)

This is a French military franchise stamp from 1903, featuring the iconic 'Sower' (Semeuse) design by Oscar Roty, specifically the 'Mouchon retouched' type. These stamps allowed military personnel to send mail free of charge.

Issued in the early 20th century, these stamps were part of a system to provide free postal services to French military personnel, ensuring communication with their families and facilitating official correspondence.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

military franchise official-mail sower

Catalog Numbers

sgF2

michel2

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.