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France honours Michel Foucault with Louis Genty-engraved stamp

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France honours Michel Foucault with Louis Genty-engraved stamp

La Poste’s Michel Foucault centenary stamp, created and engraved by Louis Genty.
Image: © La Poste / Louis Genty; portrait: Marc Garanger / Aurimages; Collège de France photograph
Published20 Oct 2026Updated20 Oct 2026News date8 Oct 2026Event16 Oct 2026 – 19 Oct 2026Country🌐 France
LocationParis and Poitiers

La Poste’s Michel Foucault centenary stamp entered general sale on 19 October 2026 after first-day sales on 16–17 October. Louis Genty created, engraved and laid out the €2.25 international-letter stamp.

The 30 × 40.85 mm stamp was printed in intaglio with a run of 495,000. The design places Foucault before the Collège de France. Genty’s signing session at Le Carré d’Encre was announced for 16 October, 10:30–12:30.

PhilosophyBirth centenariesEngraving
Source: La Poste / Le Carré d’Encre · Read original source →

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