France postage stamps year 1935 – 1950 Charity Red cross lot

France issued a range of charity stamps benefiting the Red Cross from 1935 to 1950. These stamps, often semi-postals, featured an additional surcharge designated for the French Red Cross organization.

Key Information:

• The charity stamps frequently have a two-part denomination, such as 5+2 franc, where the “+2” amount was a surcharge for the Red Cross.
• Designs typically employ themes of humanitarian aid, with symbolic imagery related to the Red Cross.
• Issues during this period include various sets with different face values and color combinations.
• These stamps are generally well-cataloged and collected, with mint and used conditions available.
• Booklet and pane formats were sometimes issued within these years for Red Cross fundraising.

Collectors interested in French humanitarian and charity stamps find this period especially important due to the historical context (pre- and post-WWII) and the consistent issuance rhythm by La Poste supporting the Red Cross.