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Modern French 'Specimen' overprints

  • MMorck
    MMorck 100% (752x)
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    Vereinigtes Königreich

    Hello all!

    I would like to ask if anybody knows the official purpose/use of the circular 'specimen' overprints on more modern French stamps (see example attached).

    Were they applied for publicity purposes BEFORE the stamps were issued or AFTER they were discontinued?

    Thanks for the help!

    Ashley
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  • worldphila
    worldphila 100% (1793x)
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    367 Beiträge

    Israel

    Hello all!

    I would like to ask if anybody knows the official purpose/use of the circular 'specimen' overprints on more modern French stamps (see example attached).

    Were they applied for publicity purposes BEFORE the stamps were issued or AFTER they were discontinued?

    Thanks for the help!

    Ashley
    • Erstellt am 08.06.2024 um 21:29
    • #1757507
    It's better to send your question to the Delcampe French forum.
  • soussou
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    636 Beiträge

    Frankreich

    Hello all!

    I would like to ask if anybody knows the official purpose/use of the circular 'specimen' overprints on more modern French stamps (see example attached).

    Were they applied for publicity purposes BEFORE the stamps were issued or AFTER they were discontinued?

    Thanks for the help!

    Ashley
    • Erstellt am 08.06.2024 um 21:29
    • #1757507
    Hi, I have been through a document which states that those stamps were canceled prior to be sent to post offices for advertisement purposes on recent issues. Also said some were sent to regular schools under a joint program (Education/Posts). Whereas the cancel was put before or after, my guess is that it was put after the issuance of the regular stamps. Hope this helps.

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