This presentation is given by Ed Grabowski, an officer of the France and Colonies Philatelic Society (US).
The French Area One Centime Rate has always fascinated me, including simple 1c rates and wrapper-banded post cards. Examples from France can be readily found; examples from the Offices and Colonies are much rarer. I had a few examples of simple 1c rates franked with Group Type stamps. Some ramblings in this area will be presented.