St. Pierre & Miquelon, 1942 Free French Forces Surcharge

Name: St. Pierre & Miquelon, 1942 Free French Forces Surcharge
Brand: Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Saint Pierre and Miquelon · 1942 · 50c on 45c

This stamp is an overprint on a 1938 definitive issue depicting a local schooner, the 'Zazpiak Bat'. The overprint reads "FRANCE LIBRE" (Free France) and includes the Cross of Lorraine, the symbol of the Free French Forces, along with a new denomination of 50 centimes.

Issued after the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon were liberated from Vichy France control by Free French naval forces in December 1941, this overprint signifies the territory's allegiance to Charles de Gaulle's government-in-exile during World War II.

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Typography

Themes

surcharge world-war-ii free-french-forces ships sailboats

Catalog Numbers

sg278

scott258

michel253

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

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.