Stamps French West Africa Senegal canceled lot philately colors

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This lot includes several old French West Africa postage stamps, issued for Senegal, visible in the photo. The stamps shown are classic rectangular in shape, with regular perforations on the edges. Each stamp features a central illustration depicting local scenes or emblematic buildings, surrounded by geometric or floral decorative frames typical of the colonial period. Several face values are visible, such as 1.50, 65c, 2F, 30c, 10c, 20c, 50c, and 5f.50, printed in different colors (blue, violet, green, red, orange, brown). The mention "SÉNÉGAL" is clearly inscribed on each stamp, accompanied by the legend "AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANÇAISE" or "RF" depending on the issue.

Some stamps bear partially legible circular cancellations, indicating their postal use. The illustrations show, depending on the values, market scenes, groups of people, or buildings such as mosques or administrative buildings, characteristic of French colonial iconography in this region. The colors are varied and well preserved, with clear printing and precise graphic details. The stamps are presented in a black-strip storage sleeve, without overlapping, allowing each piece to be clearly observed.

The diversity of face values and colors offers an overview of the main philatelic issues of Senegal under French administration. The designs and inscriptions are clearly visible, with no apparent handwritten surcharges, with the exception of one example with a red surcharge "5 f. 50" on a violet stamp. Several examples feature dated cancellations, confirming their postal use.

The lot includes stamps of different shades: pale blue, dark blue, green, orange-red, violet, and brown, each with different scenes or decorations. The inscriptions are in French, with mentions such as "POSTES", "RF", "AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE FRANÇAISE" and "SÉNÉGAL" visible on each example. The ensemble is homogeneous and typical of the first half of the 20th century, although the exact period is not explicitly indicated in the photo.

The stamps are generally in good visual condition, with some traces of cancellation and use, typical of this type of material. No major tears or creases are visible on the displayed face. The general condition seems consistent for postal use stamps of this period.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The stamps show postal cancellations and traces of use corresponding to their original function. The ensemble remains in good visual condition for the shown side.

Did you know? The stamps of French West Africa for Senegal bear witness to the colonial period and postal exchanges between the metropolis and its overseas territories. The issues of this series are sought after for their iconography and the quality of their engraving, often created by renowned French artists of the time.

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