Algeria 1924 Olympic Games Surcharge

Algeria · 1924 · 10c on 35c

This semi-postal stamp features a red surcharge of '10c' and 'JEUX OLYMPIQUES 1924' over a violet 35 centimes stamp from the 1906-1907 series. The underlying design depicts a Spahi, a member of the French colonial light cavalry corps, on horseback. The surcharge was applied to raise funds for the French Olympic team participating in the Paris Games.

Issued under French colonial rule, this stamp is part of a series released across French colonies to support the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris. It reflects the use of postage to promote national events and raise funds during the colonial era.