French Indochina Paul Doumer Surcharge

French Indochina · 1946 · 10c

The stamp features a portrait of Paul Doumer, a former President of France, with 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE' and 'POSTES' at the top. It has a '10c' surcharge printed over the original '10cts' denomination.

Paul Doumer was a significant figure in French colonial history, serving as Governor-General of French Indochina. This 1946 provisional issue likely reflects the re-establishment or re-validation of postal services in the post-WWII period amidst growing nationalist movements.