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uncommon1945-1980
Spanish West Africa 1949 UPU 75th Anniversary
Spanish West Africa · 1949 · 10 Céntimos
A brown stamp featuring a profile portrait of an indigenous woman with an elaborate hairstyle, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union.
Issued by the Spanish colonial administration in West Africa in 1949, this stamp celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union while also depicting local indigenous culture.
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Image: "Postal Service of Spain" ("Correos") · License: Public domain
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