Morocco 1917 Definitive Issue, Moulay Youssef

Morocco · 1917 · 1 centime

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Sultan Moulay Youssef, who reigned from 1912 to 1927. The design is characteristic of the era, with an ornate frame surrounding the central portrait and inscriptions in both Arabic and French, reflecting the dual nature of the protectorate.

Issued under the French Protectorate, this stamp was part of the first definitive series for Morocco. It signifies the establishment of a formal postal system under French administration while acknowledging the continued sovereignty of the Moroccan Sultan.