France, Colonies General Issues, Allegorical Group Type

French Colonies · 1881 · 25c

This stamp is part of the 'Group Type' series, also known as the Sage or Peace and Commerce type, adapted for use across the French colonial empire. The design features allegorical figures representing Commerce and Peace, symbolizing the intended benefits of French colonial rule. This specific issue was valid for postage in most French colonies that did not have their own specific stamps at the time.

Issued from 1881, this series standardized postage across many French colonies, reflecting the height of French colonial expansion and administrative consolidation during the late 19th century.