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French Morocco 1899 5 Centime Surcharged 5 Centimos

Name: French Morocco 1899 5 Centime Surcharged 5 Centimos
Brand: French Morocco

French Morocco · 1899 · 5 centimos

This stamp is a French colonial issue for use in Morocco, featuring a 5 centime stamp surcharged with '5 CENTIMOS'. It represents one of the earliest postal issues for the French postal agencies in Morocco.

Issued in 1899, this stamp reflects France's growing influence and establishment of postal services in Morocco prior to the formal protectorate, facilitating communication within its sphere of interest.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

colonial-issue surcharge morocco postal-agency

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$30

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$20

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.