{"product_id":"lot-timbres-afrique-equatoriale-francaise-france-libre-obliteres-philatelie","title":"Lot of French Equatorial Africa Free France cancelled stamps philately","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot consists of 14 postage stamps displayed on a black philatelic sheet. The stamps are primarily from French Equatorial Africa, with several bearing the inscription \"RF\" (République Française) and \"Afrique Équatoriale Française\". Several stamps also feature the inscription \"France Libre\" as well as emblematic representations of French colonial postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrations showcase a wide variety of motifs: male and female African figures in traditional attire, artistic portraits, landscape scenes, and historical elements. Some visible face values include 1F, 1.50F, 2.50F, 4F, 10F, 15F, 20F, and 25F. Colors range from violet, blue, red, brown, green to black, each stamp displaying marked contrasts and detailed designs characteristic of issues from the first half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the stamps bear visible cancellations (postmarks), indicating authentic postal use. The overall condition shows signs of use: corners sometimes slightly blunted, small ink marks. The perforations generally remain regular and the printing quality of the illustrations is still clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCertain stamps honor historical figures, such as the portrait of a French officer (visible on the bottom-left stamp, with the inscription \"Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza 1852-1905\"), or scenes of African life and landscape. Several female effigies with traditional hairstyles are present, highlighting the rich iconography of this postal series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamps are inserted onto a black presentation sheet, visible in the background. No other accessories or stamp reverses are visible in this image; only the fronts are shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed items, sold as-is. Presence of cancellations, slight visible signs of use (corners, perforations, ink marks). See photo for the exact condition of each stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \"France Libre\" stamps were issued during World War II in territories that rallied to Free France, including French Equatorial Africa, to assert General de Gaulle's authority and support the Allied war effort both postally and symbolically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging. Professional seller specializing in philately and historical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: French Equatorial Africa stamps, Free France stamps, canceled postage stamps, colonial philately, RF Africa, French overseas stamps, French colonial post, stamps French Equatorial Africa, Africa stamp lot, old Africa stamp, philately Africa, historical French stamps\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54318770848071,"sku":"51188-65a0cc26-c1ce-44c1-aca1-8f504d9721c5-PA0.38","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_d91e6159-4acb-4d67-9b30-5825e9ff9e83.jpg?v=1783629346","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lot-timbres-afrique-equatoriale-francaise-france-libre-obliteres-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}