Algeria, 1926-1941, Type Pasteur

Algeria · 1926 · 5c

This stamp features a portrait of Louis Pasteur, the renowned French biologist, microbiologist, and chemist. The design, known as the 'Type Pasteur,' was widely used across French colonies to honor his contributions to science and medicine, particularly his development of vaccines and the pasteurization process. The country name 'ALGÉRIE' is prominently displayed at the top.

Issued under French colonial rule, this stamp was part of a standardized series used throughout the French Empire, reflecting France's cultural and scientific influence in its territories during the early 20th century.