France – Scott # B346

Description

Issued in 1961, France Scott B346 is a semi-postal charity stamp honoring Edgar Degas (1834–1917), one of the most celebrated figures of French Impressionism. Degas is best known for his innovative depictions of dancers, rehearsals, and scenes of modern life, blending classical draftsmanship with modern subject matter.

The engraved design features a formal portrait of Degas alongside references to his artistic world, including a ballerina figure and studio elements that evoke his lifelong fascination with movement, form, and observation. The composition bridges the artist himself with the creative process, a hallmark of France’s cultural semi-postals of this era.

The stamp is denominated 0.50 franc + 0.15 franc, with the surcharge benefiting charitable and cultural causes administered by La Poste.

This example is offered mint never hinged, with full original gum, clean margins, sharp perforations, and strong, even color.

• Country: France

• Year of Issue: 1961

• Scott Number: B346

• Denomination: 0.50f + 0.15f (semi-postal)

• Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)