Thematic exotic stamps Africa Asia animals flowers Mexico 68 philatelic

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This lot consists of antique postage stamps, visible in the photo, carefully arranged in a transparent-strip album pocket. The selection features a wide variety of thematic and geographical designs, with issues from several countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

At the top of the page, several Portuguese, Indian, and Macao stamps depicting insects, birds, and butterflies are visible. The colors are vibrant and varied, with dominant blues, greens, yellows, and reds. Two Macao stamps are particularly decorative, representing exotic flowers with "CORREIOS" mentioned and face values in avos.

Further down, the African section shows stamps from the Republic of Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso) and the Central African Republic, adorned with tropical flowers in orange and pink tones, as well as a butterfly on a green background. A stamp from the Republic of Rwanda draws attention with its 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games theme: it shows an athlete in action in front of a pyramid, against a green and gray background.

There is also a triangular stamp from Dahomey (present-day Benin) dedicated to telephone tax, as well as a small stamp from Brazil featuring a portrait. The illustrations are detailed, with naturalistic, sporting, or symbolic scenes, and the official country names are clearly visible. Face values are in centimes, avos, or cents depending on their origin.

The collection presents a harmonious visual appearance, with most stamps being postmarked, some showing no visible signs of use. The edges and corners generally appear neat, with no apparent tears on the visible side. The colors remain fresh, highlighting the floral, animal, and sports motifs.

Condition

Used items sold as is. Some stamps show slight signs of use, but the overall appearance is good on the visible side. Only the sides visible in the photo are described.

Did you know? The 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games made history with many records and innovations. Commemorative stamps issued on this occasion by various African and Latin American countries are sought after for the richness of their illustrations and their documentary value concerning the period.

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