Togo 1914 Overprint on Dahomey Stamp

Name: Togo 1914 Overprint on Dahomey Stamp
Brand: Togo

Togo · 1914 · 1c

This stamp is an overprint on a 1 centime stamp from the French colony of Dahomey. The original design features a portrait of a Fulani man. The overprint "TOGO / Occupation / franco-anglaise" marks the joint British and French occupation of the former German colony.

Issued in 1914 during World War I, this stamp signifies the capture of the German protectorate of Togoland by British and French forces. The overprint legitimized postage in the occupied territory.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

colonial overprint indigenous-people portraits

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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