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Madagascar Definitives: Lemurs and Local Life

Name: Madagascar Definitives: Lemurs and Local Life
Brand: Madagascar
Availability: InStock

Madagascar · 1970 · 5 FMG

This definitive stamp from Madagascar features a Crowned Lemur (Eulemur coronatus), an animal endemic to the island's dry deciduous forests. The design highlights the nation's unique and diverse wildlife, a common theme in its philatelic issues. The denomination is 5 Malagasy Francs (FMG).

Issued in 1970, this stamp was part of a definitive series released during the First Republic of Madagascar under President Philibert Tsiranana, a period of continued close ties with France.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

animals mammals lemurs fauna definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg513

scott459

michel563

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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