Le Puy En Velay Stamp Appraisal

French Postage Stamp: Le Puy-en-Velay (90c, RF France)

This item is a historical French postage stamp, featuring a monochromatic reddish-brown illustration of the city of Le Puy-en-Velay. The design prominently displays a cityscape with a dominant hill or mountain topped by a statue, likely the Notre-Dame de France, and various architectural structures including elongated spires and domes characteristic of religious buildings. The stamp has a value of '90c' (90 centimes) located in the upper left corner, while 'RF' (République Française) is positioned in the upper right. Below the central illustration, the word 'POSTES' is visible on the left and 'FRANCE' on the right. Underneath 'POSTES', it reads 'Le PUY en VELAY'. The stamp exhibits a standard rectangular shape with perforated edges, indicating it was designed for easy separation from a sheet. The overall condition appears to be relatively good, with no obvious major tears or creases, although there are some dark, possibly ink or cancellation marks across the lower portion of the design, particularly over the 'POSTES' and 'LE PUY en VELAY' text, suggesting it has been used. The colors are consistent across the face of the stamp, and the printing quality appears reasonably sharp given the age. The white border provided by the perforations is visible, with some minor discoloration or aging noted.