Algeria, 1926 Postage Stamp

Algeria · 1926 · 1f

This stamp, the first issued for Algeria under French rule, features an allegorical design symbolizing the colony's agricultural wealth. The central figure is surrounded by olive branches and sheaves of wheat, with a scenic background of mountains and a bay, representing the natural landscape of Algeria.

Issued in 1926, this stamp marks the beginning of a distinct postal identity for French Algeria, which previously used the stamps of France. The design reflects the French colonial perspective, emphasizing the territory's productive capacity.