France Stamps
1940
Michel 495
'Definitive Stamp with Red Overprint'
Issued: 24th Jan 1940. Definitive stamp with red overprint of the new value '20 F'. Previously issued without overprint on 16th Jun 1938 as Michel 425.
Mi 495
20 Fr on 50 Fr
blue
Front
20 Fr on 50 Fr
blue
Front
Mi 495
20 Fr on 50 Fr
blue
Reverse
20 Fr on 50 Fr
blue
Reverse
Valid Until: Unknown
Quantity Issued: 429,000
BEWARE: There are many known double imprints or pairs with and without imprint that are fake.
VARIATIONS
REQUIRES ADDITIONAL RESEARCH
Mi 495a
blue, thin paper
blue, thin paper
Mi 495b
dark blue, thicker paper
dark blue, thicker paper
PLATE FLAWS
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STAMPS FROM MY COLLECTION
(1)
Mi 495
Mint, Unused
Front
Mi 495
Mint, Unused
Front
(1)
Mi 495
Mint, Unused
Reverse
Mi 495
Mint, Unused
Reverse
