This French definitive stamp features the stylized profile of Marianne, a national symbol of liberty, designed by artist Claude Béquet. Issued in 1971, it is part of the “Marianne de Béquet” series, notable for its modernist line drawing and solid color background. The deep blue hue and bold “0,45” denomination reflect its use for standard domestic postal rates of the time. The vertical text "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" emphasizes the stamp's national identity. A classic choice for collectors of French postal history and symbolic iconography.