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Hello there. I can’t locate this particular stamp. My app says it’s a 1871 15c Bister France Stamp but I don’t think it’s correct. I looked on the internet but I can’t locate this one. Thanks.
I am a bit stymied on this one, even after checking my Yvert et Tellier catalogs, I am still perplexed.
Possibly a revenue issue, though the design of the stamp upon your post is not reflected upon Colnet site’s revenue listings (revenue stamp designs are what is usually expected).
Stamps of 1871 had “REPUB-FRANC” not “REPUBLIQUE-FRANCAISE” which started around 1876.
Additionally, the stamp shown is not 15 centimes, it appears to be 2 Francs 50 centimes.
My apologies, I’ll keep snooping around.
Jan M. Blaha
APS# 238933
