French stamp No. 142 overprinted ALGERIA

Country : Algeria

Continent : Africa

Issue date : 25/05/1924

Age : 102 ans

Michel Reference
DZ 12
Stanley Reference
DZ 18
Yvert Reference
DZ 18
Scott Reference
DZ 17
Themes
Angels and Mythology
Description
In 1849 France was still predominantly a rural and agricultural society, Ceres, Roman goddess of harvests and agriculture was chosen to symbolize the Republic on the first French postage stamp.
From 1903 onwards, the Sower created by Oscar Roty perpetuated this tradition on the stamps and coins of France long after the industrial change, against all odds, moreover, farmers immediately noted that she sowed against the wind, as evidenced by her beautiful hair.
Size
20 x 24 mm
Colors
Violet clair
Designer
Louis Oscar Roty
Perforation
14 x 13½
Printing
Typographie
Face value
0,35 DA
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Used Value ($)
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