Morocco 1914 Red Cross Surcharge

Name: Morocco 1914 Red Cross Surcharge
Brand: Morocco

Morocco · 1914 · 5 Centimes on 5 Centimes

This semi-postal stamp features a red surcharge applied to a definitive stamp of the French Protectorate in Morocco. The surcharge consists of a prominent Red Cross symbol and the new value, '5 centimes', with the original value struck through. The funds raised from the surcharge were intended to support the Red Cross during World War I.

Issued during the early stages of World War I, this stamp is one of many 'war tax' or charity stamps produced by nations to fund humanitarian efforts and the war itself. It represents Morocco's, under French protectorate, contribution to the Red Cross.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

red-cross surcharge charity world-war-i

Catalog Numbers

scottB1

yvertST1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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