Morocco Local Post, First Issue

Morocco · 1891 · 5 Centimes

This is the first local postage stamp issued for Morocco, featuring a simple typographic design. The central element is the denomination '5 CENTIMES' surrounded by an ornate frame, with 'POSTES MAROC' inscribed above. The design is characteristic of early local issues, prioritizing function over elaborate illustration.

Issued in 1891 by a private company under the authority of the Sultan, this stamp facilitated local mail delivery between key Moroccan cities before the establishment of official French or Spanish postal services.