Queen Ranavalona III

Name: Queen Ranavalona III
Brand: Madagascar

Madagascar · 1896 · 10c

This stamp features a portrait of Queen Ranavalona III, the last sovereign of the Kingdom of Madagascar. The design is a simple yet elegant profile view of the monarch, framed by ornate scrollwork. It is part of a definitive series issued under the French Protectorate.

Issued in 1896, this stamp marks the final year of the Malagasy monarchy before Queen Ranavalona III was deposed by French colonial authorities, leading to the formal annexation of Madagascar by France.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty monarchs queens women portraits heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

sg70

scott48

michel43

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$45

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$30

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$20

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10

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.