Algeria 1924 Mosque of Sidi Abd al-Rahman, Algiers

Algeria · 1924 · 10c

This definitive stamp features an intricate depiction of the Mosque of Sidi Abd al-Rahman in Algiers. The design highlights the traditional Moorish architecture, including the distinctive minaret and arched doorways, framed by an ornate border. The denomination is prominently displayed in the upper corners.

Issued under French colonial administration, this series replaced earlier French stamps overprinted for use in Algeria, establishing a distinct pictorial identity for the territory.