Issued in 1969, this pair highlights two very different aspects of French heritage.
The first commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the International Labour Organization (1919–1969) and honors Albert Thomas, the organization’s first Director, alongside a symbolic mural of workers—celebrating social progress and labor rights.
The second depicts the Château de Hautefort in Dordogne, an elegant Renaissance fortress blending medieval and classical styles, reflecting France’s enduring architectural grandeur.
Both stamps exhibit the exquisite engraving and fine line detail typical of mid-century French issues.