I'm in agreement with you in finding this Decaris Marianne design interesting.
Decaris had a unique style in both his designs and engravings, very distinct no
question.
These definitives were printed via typography which was then the cheapest and fastest
way to print stamps therefore the printer didn't spend much in their production.
I have no idea of the total quantity printed but it must have been hundreds of millions if
not a couple of billion and that would account for the numerous varieties.
This is a perfect example of how much fun one can have in studying basically worthless (in value) stamps.
Here are my
Marianne de DecarisFrance
Scott 968
