{"product_id":"lot-timbres-nigeria-niger-afrique-franc-cfa-philatelie-theme-faune-sport","title":"Lot of stamps Nigeria Niger Africa CFA franc philately fauna sports theme","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 several visible stamps, carefully arranged on a stock page with horizontal strips. The upper part features a series of stamps issued by Nigeria, with a diversity of designs and colors. Among them, various themes can be distinguished: landscapes, agricultural scenes, industry, local wildlife (animals, birds), cultural representations, as well as one stamp illustrating a sporting event and another on palm oil production. The color shades are vibrant, including blue, green, purple, orange, yellow, and red, and some stamps show face values in kobo and pence. Several mentions of \"NIGERIA\" and \"REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA\" are legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the lower part, the lot includes a homogeneous series of stamps bearing the mentions \"NIGER\" and \"AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANÇAISE\" (FRENCH WEST AFRICA). These old stamps feature a central framed illustration of a landscape or river, with face values ranging from 20c to 50c. The dominant colors are green, red, purple, blue, and yellow, with each value having its specific hue. The typography and graphic style suggest an issue from the French colonial period, recognizable by the mention \"RF\" (République Française – French Republic).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach stamp has classic perforation. Some Nigerian stamps are canceled, as evidenced by the visible cancellation marks, while the Niger stamps appear uncancelled, in good general condition. No major defects, folds, or missing parts are visible on the front side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrations cover various themes: wildlife (birds, animals), sports, agriculture, industry, architecture, and historical figures. The graphics are typical of the mid-to-late 20th century for Nigeria, and the first half of the 20th century for the Niger\/French West Africa series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamps are presented on a black stock page with transparent strips, allowing good visibility of each item and preserving their condition. The arrangement highlights the diversity of designs and the consistency of the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The Nigerian stamps show visible cancellations, while those from Niger appear uncancelled. No apparent defects on the visible faces. Please examine the photo for the precise condition of each stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Niger stamps bearing the mention \"Afrique Occidentale Française\" (French West Africa) were issued during the colonial era, before the country's independence in 1960. They bear witness to the postal history of the region and the evolution of colonial administrations towards independent West African states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping. Professional seller, ensured experience and rigor for the protection of philatelic items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Nigeria stamps, Niger stamps, French West Africa, stamp Nigeria, African philately, colonial postage stamp, sports stamps lot, wildlife stamps, stamps Africa, stamp album, canceled stamps, uncancelled stamps\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54316745752903,"sku":"51156-72518b09-1eb5-40ff-8612-d14207f33a9d-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_126b08e4-72dd-443c-ae60-e2c0e348bbb0.jpg?v=1783610147","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lot-timbres-nigeria-niger-afrique-franc-cfa-philatelie-theme-faune-sport","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}