France’s stamps are among the most sought -after objects for collectors and reflect historical upheavals. But which are the most valuable ones?
France’s most valuable stamps reflect political upheavals, technical miles and artistic ambition. We look at the stories behind the most sought -after specimens that collectors can use to use record sums worldwide.
On January 1, 1849, France changed with the 20 Centimes Cérès and that 1 Franc Vermillon The postal story. The unsolicited brands showed the Roman fertility goddess as a symbol of the second republic – a statement against monarchist traditions.
Jacques-Jean Barres engraving immortalized Cérès in Zinnoberrot and Karminrot. While the 20-centimes brand was printed millions of times, the 1-franc value To the queen of the series: rarely survived the tin-red copies in the original rubber state. Such a piece achieved top prices for auctions.
The 1849 10C-Zenerne block With the central Tête-Bêche misalignment (headpiece) is a sensation among collectors. Of the originally produced multiples, only this nine block was preserved, which was auctioned in 2010 for $ 90,000.
In 1852 Louis Napoléon Bonaparte replaced the goddess with his portrait. The 10c dark bister brand from 1852 Document this change of power.
After his coronation to the Napoleon III. dominated imperial eagles and Latin inscriptions the brands. The 10c edition of 1859 marked the transition to serrated specimens and served as a template for colonial editions.
France shaped the 10c portal mark The first cash on delivery stamp worldwide. Recipients now paid the postage – a system that made an unused version worth in 2006 for $ 23,100.
The 20th century brought graphic developments: the 1941 SS Pasteur brand honors the octopic va of the same name with an artistic ship graphic. Albert Decaris’ stitch in dark blue green makes them sought -after rarity.
The 1869er 5FR grass song mark impressed by rare color combinations on special paper. Perfectly preserved specimens with intact perforation are very rare – in 2013 a $ 7,500 achieved.
France’s standard brands have adorned Standard brands since 1945. Although not explicitly collectively collectively, she created design history and still shapes the national self -image.
Authenticity features like Original rubber,, shade and Watermark Decide on the value. The Cérès brands For example, characteristic paper fibers under UV light, while Napoleon’s portraits have fine engraving lines.
Exemplars such as the Tête-Bêche block are exclusively in houses such as Robert A. Siegel traded. Collectors should be on certificates of renowned experts like Yvert & Tellier regard.
New technologies enable detailed authenticity tests, but the fascination of the classics remains unbroken. Special Unused colonial editions In the early 20th century, an insider tip are considered.
