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Welcome to Legacy Collectibles!
We offer carefully selected collectible material with conservative descriptions and clear images. All items are sold AS-IS, based on the photographs provided. Unless supported by a recognized certificate, no guarantee is made regarding authenticity, exact catalog number, shade, plate, paper, or specialized variety.
Stamp Information:
Country/Area: France
Estimated Period/Year: 1870
Issue/Theme: Cérès – “REPUB FRANC”
Catalog Attribution: Likely Yvert 38 / Michel 42; catalog number not guaranteed, buyer should verify
Condition: Used, two separate stamps
Cancellation/Postal Markings: Both stamps show visible postal cancellations; one has a heavier bold cancel, and the other shows lighter cancel remnants
Lot Notes: Two classic France 40c Cérès perforated stamps offered together, showing noticeably different orange shades
Historical Context:
These stamps belong to the 1870 Cérès issue of France, produced during the turbulent period of the Franco-Prussian War. The 40 centimes perforated value is part of the classic “REPUB FRANC” series and remains a popular collecting area among collectors of classic France. Differences in shade are often encountered and make small comparative lots like this appealing for study and collection.
Condition:
Please review the images carefully. Both stamps are used and show normal wear consistent with age and postal handling. The left example has a heavier and more visually dominant cancellation, while the right example appears somewhat cleaner overall but still shows clear signs of use. Perforations and margins are not perfect throughout, and minor condition issues should be expected in material of this period.
Reverse condition, gum, hinge remnants, thins, tears, creases, repairs, reperforation, or regumming have not been confirmed because the reverse is not shown.
Catalog & Identification Notice:
Any catalog attribution is provided as a best-effort identification based on the visible design, denomination, color, perforation style, and comparison with standard philatelic references. Exact shade classification and any specialized identification are not guaranteed. Buyers should verify all details independently. Item is offered as shown.
Shipping & Handling:
Your item will be packed carefully to protect it during shipment. Tracking will be used whenever available through the selected shipping service.
Combined shipping is gladly offered whenever possible. If purchasing multiple items, please wait for a combined invoice before paying.
Any customs duties, VAT, import taxes, or other destination-country charges are the responsibility of the buyer.
Questions are always welcome.
Questions or requests for additional photographs are always welcome before purchase.
