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Stamp of Dahomey (contemporary Benin) as semi-autonome protectorate of French West Africa ("Afrique-Occidentale française", A.O.F.); 1913; definitive stamp of the issue "Definitives" (1913-1939); framed drawing with man climbing oil palm tree; mint stamp with smooth gum
Stamp: Michel: No. 42; Yvert et Tellier: No. 43
Color: violet / black
Watermark: none
Nominal value: 1 (Centime)
Postage validity: from 1913 until ?

Stamp picture size (printed area without below signature line): 21.0 x 36.5 mm
Date (first issue of the stamp)
Source scan of original
Author "Administration postale du gouvernement de La Troisième République française"
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Picture description Man climbing a oil palm tree in ornamented frame
First day of issue 1913
Publisher "Administration postale du gouvernement de La Troisième République française"
Design Joseph de La Nézière (1873-1944) (design)

Abel Mignon (1861-1936) (engraving)

Printer "Imprimerie de Timbres-Poste", Paris
Printing technique Letterpress printing
Circulation ?
Perforation Comb perforation, K 13½ : 14
MICHEL Nr. Dahomey, Nr. 42

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