French Morocco 1891 Type Sage 5 Centime Surcharge
French Morocco · 1891 · 5 centimos on 5 centimes
The stamp features allegorical figures of Commerce and Navigation, with 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE' at the top. It bears an overprint of '5 CENTIMOS' on the original '5c' denomination.
This stamp is a French Type Sage definitive issue overprinted for use by French postal agencies in Morocco, reflecting France's colonial influence. The '5 CENTIMOS' surcharge indicates a specific postal rate or currency adjustment for the region.
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Image: Jules Auguste Sage (1840—1910) for the French Postal Agency In Morocco · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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