FRANCE


Catalog # Denom.      Date      Turtle      Description      Comment

SC 2879 a .46+.09e 16 Mar 02 Cartoon Tortoise S/S of one semi-postal stamp (0.46 euros for postage and 0.09 euros for the French Red Cross). Turtle in selvedge of sheet; no turtle on stamp. Boy, dog and ball on stamp. Sheet inscribed "Boule & Bill". Stamp inscribed "Fete du Timbre".

SC 2879 b Various 16 Mar 02 Cartoon Tortoise Booklet of three semi-postals (0.46 euros + 0.09 euros) plus five regular postage stamps (0.46 euros). Booklet cover depicts cartoon tortoise lying on back, laughing. No turtles on stamps. Booklet cover inscribed "Boule & Bill". Each of the eight stamps inscribed "Fete du Timbre".

SC 2892 0.41 e 04 May 02 Dermochelys coriacea Close up of anterior half of body, swimming right. This stamp is part of a set of four and also appears on Scott France #2895a. Stamp inscribed "La tortue luth".

SC 2895 a Various 04 May 02 Dermochelys coriacea Sheet of four stamps with turtle on one. Sheet inscribed "Animaux Marins".

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