France postage stamp year 1877 5 Fr SG278 Used

France postage stamp year 1877 5 Fr SG278 Used

The France 5 Franc (Fr) stamp, issued in 1877, identified by the Stanley Gibbons (SG) catalog number SG278, has the following characteristics:

• Issue Series: It belongs to the Peace and Commerce Issue (also known as the Type Sage series), which began in 1876.
• Denomination and Color: 5 Francs (5 Fr)
• Color: Typically described as Mauve or Lilac/Pale Lilac.
• Type Variation: It is generally referenced as a Type II of the Peace and Commerce design.
• Significance: This was one of the highest values in the set and was used primarily for heavy or high-rate international mail.