Stamp
SCG5423 - Mauritania 1 Centime – French West Africa Issue (Colonial Scene)
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Country: Mauritania (Afrique Occidentale Française)
Year of Issue: Early 20th Century (circa 1914–1930, Colonial Issue Period)
Denomination: 1 Centime
Designer/Engraver: Georges de La Nézière (design), J. Puyplat (engraving)
Description (Collector-Focused):
This 1c stamp from Mauritania was issued under the administration of French West Africa (Afrique Occidentale Française). Printed in a rich violet-brown shade, it depicts a pastoral colonial scene of two figures riding a bull across the plains, with cattle grazing in the background. The frame features traditional geometric motifs with denomination panels at the sides and "MAURITANIE" prominently inscribed at the top. Designed by Georges de La Nézière and engraved by J. Puyplat, this issue forms part of the colonial definitive series showcasing local life and landscapes. It remains a notable piece of early 20th-century colonial philately, valued for its fine engraving and cultural representation.
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