Morocco (Tangier) Fez Overprint
Morocco · 1918 · 45c
This stamp is an overprint on a French Protectorate issue. The original design features an arabesque pattern, with the denomination and country name in both French and Arabic. The overprint consists of a small, red fez hat, a symbol associated with Morocco.
Issued in 1918 for use in the Tangier post office, this overprint was part of a series created during the French Protectorate period in Morocco. The fez overprint was a simple way to designate stamps for specific postal use.
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