French Colonies

Date1915,
Value1c, 2c, 4c, 5c, 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c, 30c, 35c, 40c, 45c, 50c, 75c, 1f, 2f, 5f.
Catalog no.Oubangui Y&T 1-17
TopicMerwart, Paul
OccasionFirst series stamps for Oubangui
DescriptionOubangui, or Oubangui-Chari 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.