René-Louis de Voyer de Paulmy, Marquis d'Argenson (surcharged for Algeria)

Algeria · 1953 · 20F

The stamp features a portrait of René-Louis de Voyer de Paulmy, Marquis d'Argenson, facing left. Originally a French definitive issue, it is surcharged with 'ALGERIE' horizontally across the middle.

This stamp reflects Algeria's status as a French department in 1953, using a French definitive stamp overprinted for specific postal use within Algeria. The surcharge indicates its validity under the Algerian postal administration.