Constitution Stamp Appraisal

1937 French Bicentennial of U.S. Constitution Postage Stamp

This is a vintage French postage stamp, likely issued in 1937, commemorating the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution (1787-1937). The stamp has a face value of '1f75', indicating 1 Franc and 75 centimes. The design features two allegorical female figures shaking hands. The figure on the left, possibly representing France, wears a classical robe and a laurel wreath, with an olive branch or similar foliage partially visible behind her. The figure on the right, likely representing the United States, also wears a classical gown and holds a shield with the intertwined letters 'FR' (presumably for 'French Republic' or 'France'). Between them, a banner or scroll unfurls with text that reads 'CONSTITUTION FÉDÉRALE DES ETATS-UNIS D'AMÉRIQUE 17 SEPTEMBRE 1787', translating to 'Federal Constitution of the United States of America 17 September 1787'. Above this text, there's a smaller banner with 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', the motto of the United States. Below the handshake, the word 'POSTES' is clearly visible, identifying it as a postal stamp. The stamp is predominantly rendered in a single color, likely a shade of blue or grey, characteristic of many early 20th-century European stamps. It features perforations along all four edges, indicating it was intended to be separated from a sheet. The visible portion shows it still attached to another stamp or part of the sheet at the bottom, suggesting good preservation within a collection. The overall condition appears excellent, with clear printing and no obvious tears, creases, or major discoloration.