International Colonial Exposition, Paris

France · 1931 · 1.50f

This stamp commemorates the 1931 International Colonial Exposition held in Paris. The design features an allegorical representation of France as a woman, draped in the tricolor flag, welcoming figures from its colonial territories. In the background, the grand central palace of the exposition is depicted.

The Paris Colonial Exposition was a six-month event intended to showcase the diverse cultures and vast resources of France's colonial empire, though it is now viewed through a more critical lens regarding colonialism.