King Alfonso XIII and Camel Rider
Spanish West Africa · 1949 · 1 Pta
This stamp features a dual portrait design. On the left is a profile of King Alfonso XIII of Spain, and on the right is a depiction of a local man riding a camel. The design highlights the connection between the Spanish monarchy and its colonial territory in West Africa.
This was the first postage stamp issued specifically for Spanish West Africa, a territory formed in 1946 by uniting the colonies of Río de Oro and Saguia el-Hamra. The stamp's issuance marked the formal establishment of postal services for the newly consolidated colony.
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