Morocco Agencies 5 Centimes on 5 Centimos, Biplane over Tetouan

Name: Morocco Agencies 5 Centimes on 5 Centimos, Biplane over Tetouan
Brand: Morocco Agencies (French)

Morocco Agencies (French) · 1927 · 5 Centimes

This stamp features a biplane flying over the city of Tetouan, Morocco. It is an overprint on a Spanish Morocco stamp, with the original '5 Centimos' value surcharged to '5 Centimes' for use in the French post offices in Morocco. The design highlights the advent of airmail services connecting Morocco with Europe.

Issued for use in the French post offices within Morocco, this stamp reflects the complex postal history of the region, which was divided into French and Spanish protectorates during this period.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

aviation aircraft biplane cityscape airmail

Catalog Numbers

sg50

scott51

michel50

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.