France – Scott # 340, used

Description

France Scott #340, issued in 1938, is a used definitive stamp from the classic Marianne series, featuring one of the most recognizable allegorical images in French philately.

The stamp depicts Marianne in left-facing profile, her hair adorned with a floral rosette, enclosed within a finely engraved circular medallion. Printed in a rich rose-violet tone, the design exemplifies the high-quality engraving and balanced composition characteristic of late interwar French definitives. The denomination is 3 francs, with POSTES inscribed at the base and the RF monogram in the upper corners.

This example is postally used, showing a visible cancellation and solid overall appearance. A dependable representative of the Marianne series and a staple issue for collectors of classic France.