Mauritania 1906 Camel Postman

Mauritania · 1906 · 5c

This stamp, the first issued by Mauritania, features a dynamic design of a camel postman, known as a méhariste, riding at speed across the desert. The design highlights the essential role of camel mail in this vast Saharan territory. The inscription reads 'MAURITANIE / POSTES'.

Issued in 1906, this stamp marks the establishment of postal services in the French protectorate of Mauritania. It is part of the iconic 'Camel Postman' design type used across several French West African colonies at the time.