Col De Liseran Appraisal

French Postage Stamp: Route du Col de l'Iseran (Savoie)

This item is a used French postage stamp, depicting a scenic mountainous landscape. The stamp 's primary colors are shades of green, brown, and grey, giving it an earthy and naturalistic appearance. The scene features a winding road, indicative of the 'Route du Col de l'Iseran' as text at the bottom edge confirms. A small building, possibly a refuge or a station, is visible nestled into the hillside, suggesting some human presence within the vast natural environment. Snow-capped or rocky peaks dominate the upper background, while Evergreen trees dot the lower part of the landscape. The stamp is rectangular with perforated edges, typical of postage stamps. On the top left, the letters 'RF' are printed, likely standing for 'République Française'. The word 'POSTES' is visible at the top center, indicating its function as a postal service artifact. The denomination '90c' in a bold, dark font is located in the upper right corner, signifying its original postal value of 90 centimes. A notable dark, vertical cancellation mark streaks across the stamp, starting from the 'P' in 'POSTES' and extending downwards to the middle of the '90c' and beyond, confirming its prior use. The bottom edge of the stamp contains detailed text: 'A.DELZERS', likely the artist or engraver, followed by 'ROUTE DU COL DE L'ISERAN (SAVOIE) ALT 2769m.', providing specific geographical context and elevation. The overall condition appears to be fair to good for a used stamp, with evident wear from the cancellation mark but otherwise no major tears or significant creasing visible in the provided image. The quality of the engraving or printing appears fine, capturing the details of the mountain range and foliage.