French Indochina Postage Due Stamp, Unissued

French Indochina · 1888 · 5c

This is an unissued postage due stamp from French Indochina, intended for use in its post offices. The design features a large numeral '5' indicating the 5 centimes value, enclosed within an ornate rectangular frame with the inscription 'CHIFFRE-TAXE A PERCEVOIR' (Tax Figure to be Collected). The country name 'INDO-CHINE' is printed at the bottom.

Prepared in 1888 but never officially issued for postal use, these stamps represent the early administrative efforts of the French colonial postal system in Southeast Asia. They are a key part of the region's early philatelic history.