French Indochina 10 Centimes with Pavie Surcharge
French Indochina · 1946 · 10 centimes
The stamp features a profile portrait of a man, facing left, within an oval frame. The country name 'INDOCHINE' is at the top, and the denomination 'POSTES 10c' is at the bottom, with a prominent diagonal 'PAVIE' surcharge.
Issued in French Indochina in 1946, these 'Pavie' surcharged stamps were provisional issues created due to stamp shortages in the immediate post-WWII period, reflecting the administrative challenges faced by the French colonial authorities.
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Image: Intricate designs by the Government-General of French Indo-China. · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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