France Scott 523F Mint Never Hinged Margin Block of 10 of 1.20Fr AMG France II Issue. This stamp, picturing the Arc de Triomphe, was designed by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, DC for use in France once it was liberated by the Allied forces. Stamps in this set are similar to France I set except numerals are in black. Stamps were issued by the Provisional French Government in February 1945. Scott 2015 catalogue value for 10 mint singles is $4.