Europe | Famous Frenchmen Set of Six France Postage Stamps Bizet Degas Issued 1960

Description

This collectible set of six postage stamps was issued by France to honor famous Frenchmen, including Michel de l’Hospital (1507-1573), Turenne (1611-1675), Boileau (1636 -1711), Jean-Martin Charcot (1825-1893), Bizet (1838-1875), and Degas (1834-1917).
Date of issue: June 13, 1960
Size of each stamp: 40 x 26 mm
Designers: Charles Mazelin and Claude Hertenberger (Engraver)
Emission: Semi-Postal
Perforation: 13
Printing: Recess
Mint, never hinged condition.