common1900-1945

Indochina Allegorical Figures of Commerce and Navigation

Name: Indochina Allegorical Figures of Commerce and Navigation
Brand: French Indochina

French Indochina · 1904 · 1c

This definitive stamp features an allegorical design representing Commerce and Navigation, key themes for the French colonial administration. A seated female figure, symbolizing France, holds a caduceus and gestures towards a steamship at sea, with a sailing junk in the background, signifying the blend of European and local maritime trade.

Issued for use across the colonies of French Indochina, this stamp reflects France's economic and political control over the region in the early 20th century.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

allegory commerce navigation colonial

Catalog Numbers

scott20

yvert20

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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.