Info| Date | 1915, |
|---|---|
| Value | 1c, 2c, 4c, 5c, 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c, 30c, 35c, 40c, 45c, 50c, 75c, 1f, 2f, 5f. |
| Catalog no. | Oubangui Y&T 1-17 |
| Topic | Merwart, Paul |
| Occasion | First series stamps for Oubangui |
| Description | Oubangui-Chari or Oubangui was a French colony, that later became independent as the Central African Republic. Tchad (English: Chad) was separated already in 1920. Stamps of French Congo, overprinted with Oubangui-Chari-Tschad. Stamps designed by Paul Merwart. His name is mentioned in the bottom-left corner of every stamp. 3 designs are used: panter, Baka (pygmy) woman, Avenue des Cocotiers in Libreville. Many different colors. |
| Date | 1915, |
|---|---|
| Value | 2x 10+3 c (centimes) |
| Catalog no. | Mi 73, 74 Sc B1, B2 SG 81, 82 Y&T 73, 74 |
| Topic | Merwart, Paul |
| Occasion | Issued for the benefit of the Red Cross |
| Description | French Guyana is from 1974 on an integral part of France and uses now the French stamps. The stamp shows an anteater, designed by Paul Merwart. Overprinted with a red cross and the number 5. The red cross and the 5 of both stamps have a different size. Merwart’s name is mentioned in the bottom-left corner of every stamp. |
