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Algeria 1927-1929 Views Definitive Series
uncommon1900-1945

Algeria 1927-1929 Views Definitive Series

Algeria · 1927 · Various (5c to 20f)

This definitive series features nine different views of Algeria under French administration. The designs showcase a variety of landscapes and architectural scenes, including the port of Algiers, the oasis of El Kantara, the Roman ruins at Timgad, and the Tombeau de la Chrétienne. The stamps were printed in two colors, with a central vignette and an ornate frame.

Issued during the period of French Algeria, this set was designed to promote the colony's scenic beauty and historical sites, reflecting the French colonial perspective of the region.

Catalog Numbers

sg112-120
yt78-86
scott37-45
michel78-86

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$70
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$40
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.