Sugar Cane Stamp Appraisal

Guadeloupe 2c 'La Canne a Sucre au Moulin' Stamp

This is a vintage postage stamp from 'GUADELOUPE POSTES', with a nominal value of '2c'. The stamp features an amber-orange primary color with an intricate pictorial design. The central image, though somewhat blurry, appears to depict a scene related to sugar cane processing, indicated by the text 'LA CANNE A SUCRE AU MOULIN' (The Sugar Cane at the Mill) printed along the bottom edge. Two figures are discernible within the image, suggesting human activity in the scene. The stamp has rectangular dimensions, with a prominent border that frames the central design and the text elements. In the upper left corner, 'GUADELOUPE' is printed in a dark, capitalized font within a rectangular box, mirroring 'POSTES' in the upper right. The lower left corner displays 'RF' (République Française) in a similar style, while the lower right corner shows the '2c' denomination. The overall condition suggests a used or previously mounted stamp, given the slight discoloration and lack of crispness in the edges. The edges show evidence of perforation, a standard feature for postage stamps. The graphical style appears to be representational, indicative of early to mid-20th-century philately, though a precise age cannot be determined without clearer details or additional context. The craftsmanship involves a fine printing process to achieve the detailed illustration and text within the small format of the stamp.