Help With Identification - France Revenue?

The text is: Republique Francaise, Timbre, 10c, Quittances, Recus et Descharges

Thanks,

Something waaaay out of focus. Seems to me you can tell how bad it is when you upload it? Try scanning!


Peter

Quittances (Receipts)
1882
Type "b" by OUDINE
Same as "AFFICHES" but inscribed QUITTANCES RECUS ET DECHARGES
Perforation guage 13.5

10c Grey

Please check in the design, may be similar type by TASSET

Names are engraved into the design, below the Phrygian cap
(Allegory of France?)

(10 year difference)

Note: I am employing Brainerd Kremer Catalogue, which is supposed to be a further study AFTER Forbin, however it still involves a lot of guesswork.
Kremer fails to indicate the inclusion of TIMBRE above the effigy

My ID needs to be confirmed, perhaps by a member with MAURY or Yvert

1880-81, 10c - comes in grey, yellowish-grey or black grey.

Thanks Geoff
Yours is definitely OUDINE (Sans Phrygian Cap)

ID OUDINE v TASSET

Note: Kremer lists as 1882 (No listing 1881)
He lists
10c Grey
#5a Dark Grey
#5b Safety Wash
"Uninked oval area around head."
Fond de surete a l'encre grasse ne recouverant pas la tete.

I prefer the OUDINE head, over TASSET,
obviously Oudine took his inspiration from the CERES impression on a early coin from Carthage.

Unmistakable as the hair (to me) almost looks like Medusa (snakes)
tight bold curls, as seen on the coin.

Thank you! I really appreciate it, and please forgive my total ignorance, as you guys are way ahead of me ...

So yes, a revenue or fiscal stamp. Quittances, reçus et décharges are all terms indicating the fulfillment of a financial obligation.

And yes, a scanner would be a good investment. Much better than a photo from your phone. Makes it easier to get the help you need.

For the record, a triplet of my unidentified.
I wonder, does there exist a catalogue for French "Stamped Paper"
impressions ?

I think your first stamp is Effet de Commerce, 1892, 10c grey, with denomination in black. I'm writing this from the catalogue, as I can't find my French fiscal stamps, such as they are, at present.