France – Scott # C25, used
$3.00
France Scott #C25 (1949) is a used airmail stamp depicting a panoramic engraved view of Lyon, issued for high-value air correspondence.
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Description
This France airmail stamp, Scott #C25, issued in 1949, features a panoramic view of the city of Lyon, emphasizing its geography, urban development, and importance as a regional center. The issue reflects the postwar period’s focus on national reconstruction and modern transportation, highlighting aviation’s role in connecting major cities.
The design presents an expansive engraved cityscape of Lyon, showing the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers, bridges, and densely built urban quarters. Hillside neighborhoods and prominent architectural forms are rendered with fine line work, creating depth and perspective across the composition. The elevated viewpoint gives the scene a map-like clarity while maintaining strong visual character.
Typography is clean and functional, with “POSTE AÉRIENNE” clearly identifying the stamp’s airmail purpose. The large denomination reinforces its intended use for higher-value or long-distance air correspondence. The restrained monochromatic palette emphasizes detail and structure, typical of French airmail engraving of the period.
Issued with a 300 franc denomination, the stamp was intended specifically for airmail service. This example is offered in used condition, showing evidence of normal postal circulation. Used copies are especially appealing to collectors of French airmail stamps, city views, and mid-twentieth-century transportation-themed issues.
Scott Catalog Number: C25
Denomination: 300 francs
Year of Issue: 1949
Condition: Used
Country: France
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