Tunisia Postage Due Stamp, Red Numeral
Tunisia · 1888 · 10c
This is one of Tunisia's first postage due stamps, featuring a simple yet functional design. The central focus is the large numeral '10' indicating the amount due, printed in red. The design is framed by ornate patterns, with 'TUNISIE' inscribed at the top and 'CHIFFRE TAXE' (postage due) at the bottom.
Issued in 1888, this stamp reflects the establishment of a formal postal system under the French Protectorate, which began in 1881. Postage due stamps were necessary to collect unpaid or underpaid postage from the recipient.
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