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France 1903 Sower with Ground 10 Centimes Red Brown

Name: France 1903 Sower with Ground 10 Centimes Red Brown
Brand: France

France · 1903 · 10 Centimes

A definitive stamp from France featuring the iconic Sower (Semeuse) design, an allegorical figure sowing seeds. This specific type, known as 'Semeuse lignée', shows the Sower with a ground line beneath her feet.

The Sower series was a prominent and long-running definitive stamp series for the French Third Republic, symbolizing national prosperity and the importance of agriculture in France.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

allegory definitive-stamp agriculture

Catalog Numbers

sg292

scott140

michel138

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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