Scanned by Jean Fu · 21 Sep 2026
StampConfidence: High
CountryUnknown
EraLate 19th Century
ThemePolitics
Sub themeAllegorical Figure
Denomination5c
Used / MintUsed
ConditionCancellation obscures part of the design. Some short perforations.
Catalogue numberNot visible / unverified—pending master catalogue match
BackgroundThis stamp is part of a series issued for French Indochina, a federation of French colonial territories in Southeast Asia. Issues from this period often featured allegorical designs representing France or its colonial power.
SummaryA used, green definitive stamp from French Indochina, featuring an allegorical figure. It is cancelled with a circular date stamp from June 30, 1897, showing a denomination of 5 centimes.
More details
Country (as printed)INDO-CHINE
Colony ofFrance
Issuing authorityFrench Colonial Administration
Issue titleAllegorical Figure
Year visible1897
Estimated decade1890s
CurrencyCentimes
Stamp typeDefinitive
Probable purposePostage
OrientationPortrait
Stamp shapeRectangular
Overprint presentNo
Surcharge visibleNo
Primary themeAllegory
PerforatedPerforated
Printing methodTypography
Gutter presentNo
Margin presentNo
Selvage presentNo
Tab presentNo
Stamp-on-stampNo
Cancellation visibleYes
Cancellation typeCircular Date Stamp (CDS)
Postmark date visible30 JUIN 97
Gum visibleNo
CenteringPoor to Average
Condition grade (estimate)Fair
Visible textINDO-CHINE, FRANCAISE, 5c, 30 JUIN 97
Languages detectedFrench
Secondary themesColonial Administration
Faults notedShort perforation
Image details
Dimensions165 × 191 px
Aspect ratio0.864
ShapeRectangular
Embedded in photoYes
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Dominant colors (measured)
Tags written into the photo file
CountryUnknown
FormatStamp
ThemeAllegory
Mint/UsedUsed
Denomination5c Centimes
Catalog NumberUnknown
SummaryA used, green definitive stamp from French Indochina, featuring an allegorical figure. It is cancelled with a circular date stamp from June 30, 1897, showing a denomination of 5 centimes.
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