French Indochina 50c Marianne de Gandon
French Indochina · 1941 · 50c
The stamp features a left-facing allegorical portrait of Marianne, the national personification of France, with 'INDOCHINE' and 'POSTES' at the top and 'RF' (République Française) and '50c' at the bottom.
Issued during World War II, this stamp reflects French colonial administration in Indochina, which faced complex political realities including Japanese occupation and the rise of nationalist movements. It is part of a series common to French colonies.
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Engraved
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Image: The government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (commonly referred to as "North Vietnam"). · License: Public domain
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