Syria 1924 10 Centimes on 2 Centimes Overprint

Syria · 1924 · 10c on 2c

The stamp features a profile of a woman's head, an allegorical figure representing France, with 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE' at the top. It is overprinted in black with 'SYRIE' and '10c' to denote its use in the French Mandate of Syria.

Issued during the French Mandate of Syria, this overprint validated French colonial stamps for use in the territory. It reflects the administrative control of France over Syria after World War I and the establishment of local postal services.