uncommon1900-1945

Stamp of Mongtzeu

Name: Stamp of Mongtzeu
Brand: French Indochina
Availability: InStock

French Indochina · 1908 · 10 C.

The stamp features a profile portrait, likely an allegorical figure like Marianne, facing left, within an oval frame. The denomination '10 C.' is at the bottom, and 'INDO-CHINE' is at the top, with 'MONGTZEU' overprinted horizontally across the bottom.

This stamp was issued for a French post office in Mengzi (Mongtzeu), China, during the period of French colonial influence. It signifies the postal services provided by France in its spheres of influence in China, utilizing stamps of French Indochina overprinted for local use.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

definitive portrait allegory colonial overprint

Image: French post · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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