Info| Date | 1902, 20 VII |
|---|---|
| Value | 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 75 c 1, 2, 5 F |
| Catalog no. | Côte des Somalis Mi 37-51 Sc 34-48 SG 121-136 Y&T 37-52 |
| Topic | Merwart, Paul |
| Occasion | First stamps carrying the name "Côte Française des Somalis" |
| Description | Country name: Côte Française des Somalis. Before 1902 and after 1977 this region, carries the name Djibouti. Paul Merwart made 3 designs for a series of 29 stamps, issued in 1902 and 1903: The mosque of Tjadoura, a dromedary-cavalryman (méhariste) and native warriors. His name is mentioned on the bottom left side of each stamp. Under 2 stamps the name is shown enlarged. Warning: Stamps of this series, with the dromedary printed upside down, are false. |
