File:AOF MAU 1913 MiNr0017 mt B002.jpg

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Stamp of Mauritania as semi-autonome protectorate of French West Africa ("Afrique-Occidentale française", A.O.F.); 1913; definitive stamp of the "Crossing desert" issue; framed drawing with desert landscape as central motive; mint stamp with smooth gum
Stamp: Michel: No. 17; Yvert et Tellier; No. 17
Color: dark brown / mauve to lilac brown
Watermark: none
Nominal value: 1 C (Centime)
Postage validity: from 1913 until ?

Stamp picture size (printed area without below signature line): 35.5 x 20.5 mm
Date (first issue of the stamp)
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Author "Administration postale du gouvernement de La Troisième République française"
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Picture description Desert landscape with ornamented frame
First day of issue 1913
Publisher "Administration postale du gouvernement de La Troisième République française"
Design Joseph de la Néziere (1873-1944) (design)

Jules-Jacques Puyplat (1843-1916) (engraving)

Printer "Imprimerie de Timbres-Poste", Paris
Printing technique Letterpress printing
Circulation ?
Perforation Comb perforation, K 14 : 13½
MICHEL Nr. Mauretanien, Nr. 17

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