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Ambroise Paré (Vichy France)
uncommon1900-1945

Ambroise Paré (Vichy France)

France · 1943 · 2F50

The stamp features a profile portrait of Ambroise Paré, a renowned French surgeon, facing left. The denomination '2F50' is prominently displayed in the bottom right corner.

Issued in 1943 under the Vichy Government during World War II, this stamp honors Ambroise Paré, a pivotal figure in the history of surgery. It reflects the cultural and historical priorities of the Vichy regime during a tumultuous period in French history.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: <bdi><a href="https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q79593926" class="extiw" title="d:Q79593926">Georges Degorce</a></bdi> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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