French Somaliland 1902 Camel and Rider

French Somaliland · 1902 · 1c

This stamp features a classic design of a Somali man riding a dromedary camel. The design is set within an ornate, keyhole-shaped frame, with the denomination '1c' at the bottom and 'POSTES' at the top. The inscription 'COTE FRANCAISE DES SOMALIS' arches over the central vignette.

Issued in 1902, this stamp is part of the first definitive series for the French Somali Coast to feature pictorial designs, replacing earlier issues that used a common French Colonies design. This series highlighted local themes to represent the colony's identity.