Date | 1907, |
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Value | 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 75 c, 1f, 2f, 3f |
Catalog no. | Moyen Congo Y&T 48 |
Topic | Merwart, Paul |
Occasion | First stamp of Moyen Congo |
Description | Moyen Congo (Middle Congo) corresponds to the present Republic of Congo. Before 1907 the name of the region was Congo Français (French Congo). Stamps designed by Paul Merwart. His name is mentioned in the bottom-left corner of every stamp. 3 designs are used: panther, Baka (pygmy) woman, Avenue des Cocotiers in Libreville. Stamps printed in many different colors. |