Marianne de Gandon with ALGERIE surcharge

Algeria · 1946 · 5F

The stamp features a profile portrait of Marianne de Gandon facing left, with 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE' at the top. It bears an 'ALGERIE' surcharge at the bottom and a '5F' denomination.

This stamp represents Algeria's status as a French territory post-WWII, where French stamps were surcharged for local postal use. The Marianne de Gandon design was a common definitive series for France and its colonies during this period.