Madagascar 1902 25c on 1f Mouchon, 'MADAGASCAR' Overprint without Comma
Madagascar · 1902 · 25c on 1f
This stamp is a French Colonies 'Navigation and Commerce' type, originally a 1 franc value, surcharged and overprinted for use in Madagascar. The design, by Louis-Eugène Mouchon, features an allegorical figure representing France protecting its colonies. This specific variety is notable for the 'MADAGASCAR' overprint which lacks the comma after the country name, a recognized printing error.
Issued during the French colonial period in Madagascar, this stamp reflects the common practice of overprinting existing French colonial stock for use in specific territories. Such varieties are of great interest to specialists.
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