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uncommon1900-1945
French Indochina Red Cross Overprint
French Indochina · 1914 · 10 Centimes
This stamp features a portrait of a native woman, a common design for French colonial issues, with the inscription 'INDO-CHINE R.F.' and a '10c' denomination. It is distinguished by a red cross overprint applied to the original design.
Issued during World War I, these Red Cross overprints were used by French Indochina to raise funds and support for the Red Cross efforts during the global conflict.
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Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$35Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$25Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$15Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$8Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$3Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
