{"product_id":"lot-timbres-cameroun-anciens-rf-postes-afrique-coloniale-philatelie","title":"Lot of old Cameroon stamps RF colonial Africa postage 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 includes 14 visible postage stamps, all from Cameroon, presented in a black philatelic album page with horizontal strips. Each stamp features a classic rectangular format with visible perforations on the edges. The visuals display a wide variety of motifs typical of colonial African postal iconography, notably rural scenes, representations of fauna (bovines, buffalo), human figures, and historical symbols such as the Cross of Lorraine associated with Free France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe colors are varied and rich, ranging from blue, green, red, purple, orange, to ochre and yellow. Several stamps bear the mention \"RF\" or \"France Libre,\" highlighting their issue period under French administration. Inscriptions such as \"CAMEROUN,\" \"POSTES,\" \"RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE,\" or \"DU CAMEROUN\" on the stamp illustrating a bunch of bananas (30f blue and yellow) are also noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome stamps show scenes of rural or agricultural life in Cameroon, with representations of workers, crops, or local animals. Two stamps feature the Cross of Lorraine on a geometric background, an emblem used during World War II on Free France issues. Other stamps are illustrated with effigies or stylized portraits, as well as ethnographic motifs typical of the colonial era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall presentation of the stamps shows clear perforations and well-preserved impressions. The chromatic palette and diversity of themes make for a visually harmonious collection, representative of Cameroonian postal production under French administration, likely between the 1930s and 1950s, according to the graphic styles and visible mentions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne stamp is canceled (visible postmark), while the others appear uncanceled on the visible side. The illustrations include animal scenes, agricultural themes, patriotic symbols, and portraits, offering an interesting overview of Cameroonian philatelic iconography from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed items, sold as-is. The stamps generally appear clean, with well-preserved colors on the visible side. One stamp has a cancellation; the others appear uncanceled on the visible side. The display support is partially visible and not included unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Stamps from Cameroon bearing the mention \"France Libre\" and the Cross of Lorraine were issued between 1940 and 1943, following Cameroon's allegiance to Free France during World War II. They constitute direct philatelic evidence of this historical period, where overseas territories played a symbolic role in the resistance against occupation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional seller, careful packaging, and fast shipping to ensure the safe receipt of your philatelic items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Cameroon stamps, colonial postal, Free France, RF, Africa stamps, antique philately, Africa postage stamps, Cameroon stamp lot, French Cameroon stamps, colonial stamps, Cross of Lorraine, Cameroon animal stamps, historical Africa stamps\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54316614680903,"sku":"51153-42c014c0-0e41-4f46-bc5f-0648a642d92f-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_4de47ee4-0c0c-4d42-ba41-6e86bcfbf45b.jpg?v=1783608351","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lot-timbres-cameroun-anciens-rf-postes-afrique-coloniale-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}