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French Indochina 1904 Allegorical Figures

Name: French Indochina 1904 Allegorical Figures
Brand: French Indochina

French Indochina · 1904 · 1c

This stamp, the first definitive issue for French Indochina, features an allegorical design representing France. Two female figures are depicted: one seated, holding a tablet and laurel branch, symbolizing law and glory, while the other stands with a cornucopia, representing abundance.

Issued under French colonial rule, this stamp replaced separate issues for Cochinchina, Annam & Tonkin, and Cambodia, unifying the postal system across the protectorates of French Indochina.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory colonial

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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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

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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