France letter stamps

Postage stamps and postal history of France

The history of France’s postage stamps is marked by significant events and design changes reflecting the country’s political transformations. Here is a brief overview: Early Years (1464-1849) First Stamps (1849-1852) Napoleon’s Empire (1852-1870) Third Republic and World War (1870-1878) Post-War Developments (1878-1900) Colonial and International Developments Philatelic Societies and Resources These developments reflect the significant […]