Issued in 1980, this elegant 2.00-franc commemorative celebrates the 300th anniversary of the Comédie-Française, one of the oldest still-active theatre companies in the world. The design shows a gathering of classical stage characters beneath an ornate chandelier, symbolizing three centuries of French theatrical heritage. Rendered in deep carmine-red and blue, the stamp highlights costumes from several historical periods, paying tribute to Molière’s legacy and the evolution of French drama. A must-have item for collectors of arts-themed issues and French cultural commemoratives.