Algeria, 1958 Marianne Definitives
Algeria · 1958 ·
This definitive series features the iconic 'Marianne' allegory, a national personification of the French Republic, symbolizing liberty and reason. The design, by artist Jean Pheulpin, shows Marianne wearing a Phrygian cap, a classic emblem of freedom. The stamps were issued in various denominations and colors for regular postal use.
Issued during the Algerian War of Independence (1954-1962), these stamps represent the final period of French colonial administration in Algeria before the country gained its independence in 1962.
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