Stamporama Discussions: Another Frence Question #2

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mbo1142

I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.
28 Jun 2023
04:16:50pm

As you can probably tell I am currently working on a pile French stamps, trying to decipher colors, designs, etc. The below image has a circle under the Sower's right extended hand. I only have Scotts and it should be #168 but it does not mention any circle. Does any one have an explanation or guess?

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gerom

28 Jun 2023
08:11:57pm

re: Another Frence Question #2

Hi @mbo1142
It is a variety of the stamp called in French "anneau de la lune"
If you notice it has the same diameter as the perforated holes - a piece of paper stuck to the printing plate - you can see the white halo.
A very beautiful variety (It is not mentioned in Yvert-Tellier but it is certainly found in Maury/Ceres/Dalay)

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mbo1142

I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.
28 Jun 2023
09:47:07pm

re: Another Frence Question #2

Gerom,

Thanks for the response. Makes sense now that I compare the size of the circle with the perf holes. Sent you a private message.

Mel

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mbo1142

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28 Jun 2023
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gerom
28 Jun 2023
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re: Another Frence Question #2

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mbo1142

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28 Jun 2023
09:47:07pm

re: Another Frence Question #2

Gerom,

Thanks for the response. Makes sense now that I compare the size of the circle with the perf holes. Sent you a private message.

Mel