Historic Stamps FROM THE PAST

FIVE Vintage 1907, 1926 Definitive Stamps

Sower - solid background

FROM

France

Country in Western Europe

France, in Western Europe, encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. Paris, its capital, is famed for its fashion houses, classical art museums including the Louvre and monuments like the Eiffel Tower. The country is also renowned for its wines and sophisticated cuisine. Lascaux’s ancient cave drawings, Lyon’s Roman theater and the vast Palace of Versailles attest to its rich history. ― Google

Topic

Semeuse fond plein sans sol

Series: Sower - solid background

The Semeuse Type French stamps were first introduced during 1903.  Semeuse, in French, means "Sower".  The new design features a French farm girl walking across a plowed field at sunrise.  She is carrying a bag of seed in one hand, and spreading the seeds with the other hand.  La Semeuse has been one of the most prominent allegorical symbols of France for more than a century.

Type of Stamp

Definition of

Definitive Stamp

A definitive stamp is a stamp that is issued to serve as an all-purpose stamp, and is produced for an extended period of time (weeks, months or in many cases, years). They are almost always part of a series of stamps, called a definitive series, where a wide range of denominations are issued. The entire series may be issued at one time, or they may be issued over a span of years. Most definitive series of stamps concentrate on a specific person or office (such as a president, monarch, or prime minister) or a specific theme (such as flags, buildings, or occupations).

DETAILS

Semeuse fond plein sans sol

Series: Semeuse solid background

Catalog code: Scott# 159

Issued on: 1907-03-06

Colors: Dark green

Face value:5 French centime

Paper: white paper

Catalog code: Scott #162

Issued on: 1907-09-01

Colors: Brick red

Face value: 10 French centime

Catalog code: Scott #165

Issued on: 1926

Colors: Lilac brown

Face value: 15 French centime

Catalog code: Scott #167

Issued on: 1926-07-20

Colors: Lilac

Face value:20 French centime

Catalog code: Scott #169

Issued on:1927-06

Face value: 25 French centime

CONDITION

Used-Light-Hinge

(See listing photos for condition!)

All used stamps are clean of paper residue on back sides

And are nicely pressed!

Photos provided are of actual stamps for sale.

Please view photos closely for condition of these stamps.

Thank you for your interest!

Bobbie Skye