This pair of typographed stamps from the French Mandate of Syria features the classic "Semeuse" (Sower) motif by Louis Oscar Roty, originally designed for the French Republic, later adapted for colonial use under French occupation. Both bear the overprint "O.M.F. Syrie" in bold capitals above dual-line surcharges indicating the local Syrian currency. The first stamp, issued in 1921, is a matte red 20c French stamp surcharged "1 PIASTRE", catalogued as Scott SY 36, while the second, from 1922, is a matte green 10c base stamp overprinted "50 CENTIMES", catalogued as Scott SY 61. These stamps symbolized not only fiscal conversion but also the assertion of French administrative authority over the Syrian postal system during the Mandate period. Both stamps display full perforation (14 x 13½) and clear, centrally placed overprints. The reverse of the stamps reveals the typical signs of age: the red-brown stamp has an old hinge mark and surface discoloration, while the green stamp is notably cleaner. These pieces are key representatives of early post-Ottoman postal history in the Levant, connecting French visual allegory with Syrian regional identity. Estimate "$25 – 40".
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