France postage stamps 1906/07 year MNH

France stamps 1906/07 year YVERT 135/142 , Mi 116/121 MNH ** Sower postage stamps

The “Sower” stamps of France, known as “Les Timbres de la Semeuse” in French, were a series of definitive postage stamps first issued in 1903. These stamps featured a design depicting a sower, inspired by the allegorical figure of the Sower from the Bible and representing the spreading of seeds or ideas.

In 1906, the design of the Sower stamps underwent a significant change. The 1906 Sower stamps featured a new portrait of the sower, designed by Louis-Eugène Mouchon, a prominent French engraver and stamp designer. The new design showcased a more detailed and refined depiction of the sower, with additional elements added to the composition.

The 1906 Sower stamps were issued in various denominations and colors to accommodate different postal rates and services. They were widely used for postage throughout France and its colonies during the early 20th century.

The Sower series of stamps remained in use for several decades, with variations in design and printing techniques over time. The iconic image of the sower became one of the most recognizable motifs in French philately and is still celebrated by collectors today for its artistic merit and historical significance.