French Colonies

Date1924,
Value1c - - - 20F
Catalog no.Oubangui Y&T 43 - 81
TopicMerwart, Paul
OccasionOverprint 'AFRIQUE ÉQUATORIALE FRANÇAISE'
DescriptionOubangui, or Oubangui-Chari was a French colony, that later became independent as the Central African Republic. Tchad (English: Chad) was aeparated already in 1920. In 1924 the name changed in Afrique Equatoriale Française. 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.
Date1924,
Value1c, 2, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 75c, 1f, 2f, 5f
Catalog no.Congo Français Y&T 72-88
TopicMerwart, Paul
OccasionReorganisation of the French colonies in Central Africa
DescriptionStamps 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.
Date1924,
Value25c (15c), 25c (2f), 65 (45), 85 (45), 90 (75), 1f05, (2f), 1f25 (1f), 1f50 (1f), 3f (5f)
Catalog no.Y&T Guyane Française 97 - 105
TopicMerwart, Paul
OccasionDefinitive issue
DescriptionGuyane Française is from 1974 on an integral part of France and uses now the French stamps. Stamps issued from 1924 to 1927. Overprints on the types of 1904. Designed by Paul Merwart. His name is mentioned in the bottom-left corner of every stamp. On 1f25 and 1f50 a coconut plantation near Cayenne.