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Madagascar 5 Francs 'Paix et Commerce' 1896
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

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Image: stamp by designer Jules-Auguste Sage, engraved by Louis-Eugène Mouchon · License: Public domain

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