Marianne is a symbol of the Republic of France. A Marianne is a bust of a proud and determined woman wearing what is known as a Phrygian Cup. She symbolises the attachment of the common citizens of the revolution to the Republic – Marianne is liberty, egality and fraternity.

Marianne has been used on most definitive stamps issued since 1944, as well as several commemorative issues. When Marianne is not clearly wearing a Phrygian cap, as is the case on some Marianne stamps, she is known as ‘the Republic’

The Marianne stamps are for French Philatelists like the Machin Head are for Great Britain collectors

Its a a wonderful stamp set and a great addition to any collector of French or Definitive stamps. The new set consits of the following values

- Marianne vert olive à 0.75 €
- Marianne vieux rose à 0.95 €
- Marianne bleu clair à 1.35 €
- Marianne fuchsia à 1.40 €
- Marianne rouge brun à 2.30 €
- Marianne violette à 0.87 €

Issue date: 01.07.10
Format: Lot de 6 timbres de différentes valeurs
Theme : Marianne

published July 3rd, 2010