{"product_id":"scg4417-dahomey-fisherman-issue-colonial-aof-series","title":"SCG4417 - Dahomey – Fisherman Issue (Colonial AOF Series)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis beautiful set of stamps from Dahomey (then part of French West Africa, AOF) depicts a traditional fisherman standing on a canoe and navigating with a pole. The design highlights the importance of fishing and waterways to the local economy and daily life. Each denomination features the same artwork in a different color:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"548\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"548\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"546\"\u003e2 centimes (red)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"574\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"574\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"572\"\u003e3 centimes (blue)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"608\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"608\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"606\"\u003e5 centimes (brown-violet)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"636\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e10 centimes (green)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe strong engraving style and cultural representation make this issue a favorite among collectors of colonial Africa. These stamps not only showcase Dahomey’s local traditions but also reflect the broader French colonial artistic style of the mid-20th century. They are excellent additions for thematic collections focusing on \u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eAfrican heritage, fishing, traditional livelihoods, and colonial philately\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45606106431659,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2406\/6475\/files\/Scan_20250909_160__5.jpg?v=1757569420","url":"https:\/\/stampandcovergalaxy.com\/products\/scg4417-dahomey-fisherman-issue-colonial-aof-series","provider":"Stamp and Cover Galaxy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}