Description: This vintage commemorative postage stamp from the Republic of France showcases a detailed illustration dedicated to Pelote Basque (Basque Pelota). Printed in a dual monochromatic palette of sepia and charcoal-brown ink, the layout centers on a player mid-stride wearing traditional white attire and a beret while using a curved wicker basket glove (chistera) to hurl a ball against a high stone wall (fronton). Two other players appear in complementary poses in the mid-ground, flanked by a crowd of spectators gathering near regional village houses in the background. The country name "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" is prominently displayed across the upper border frame, with the face value "40F" positioned in the upper right quadrant. The vertical text "POSTES" frames the left inner boundary, while the signature of designer Raoul Serres lines the lower right edge. The bottom margin anchors the entire composition with the capitalized category title "PELOTE BASQUE".
Circa: 1956-1957
Condition: Used - Hinged
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