Description: This monochromatic blue postage stamp features a refined right-facing profile portrait of Marianne, the enduring allegorical symbol of the French Republic. Her hair is styled in an ornate updo and adorned with a detailed crown of oak leaves. The figure stands proudly against a solid blue background framed by soft white sunlight rays emerging from a lower-right sun motif. The left vertical border bears the word "POSTES", the top-right corner displays the face value "20F", and the bottom rectangular banner is inscribed with "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE". A dark, heavy circular cancellation postmark is stamped over the left portion of the portrait.
Circa: 1950s
Condition: Used - Hinged
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