Description: This distinctive triangular postage due issue from the Mediterranean principality celebrates iconic mid-century American industrial rail design. The stamp is uniquely shaped as an inverted triangle with heavily perforated borders along all three sides. The focal point of the artwork is a stylized, aerodynamic steam locomotive depicted head-on at a dynamic angle to convey speed and modernity. A deep burgundy or carmine red color fills the background corners, blending into fine horizontal lines that give the artwork a sense of motion. Text flanking the engine reads "TIMBRE TAXE" on the left and "POSTES" on the right in bold, white block lettering. Directly beneath the locomotive’s wheels, a tiny banner identifies the subject as a "LOCOMOTIVE AERODYNAMIQUE MODÈLE USA." The bottom border displays the issuing country name "MONACO" paired alongside the large face value denomination of "3F."
Circa: 1953-1954
Condition: Unused - Hinged
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