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uncommonpre-1900
Madagascar 5 Francs 'Paix et Commerce' 1896
Madagascar · 1896 · 5 Francs
A 5 Francs stamp from the French Protectorate of Madagascar, featuring an allegorical design with the motto 'Paix et Commerce' and a central vignette.
Issued during the French Protectorate of Madagascar, this stamp reflects the colonial administration's emphasis on peace and economic development in the territory.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
yvert22
Image: stamp by designer Jules-Auguste Sage, engraved by Louis-Eugène Mouchon · License: Public domain
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