Citadel of Safi (Charity Program) -  50 centime

Citadel of Safi (Charity Program) - 50 centime

Year
1928
Face Value
50
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
solidarity

Catalogs References

Michel
MA 79
Yvert & Tellier
MA PA14

Technical Details

Colors
red
Size
40 x 24 mm
Perforation
13½
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
Marcelin Flandrin
Printers
Hélio-Vaugirard, Paris
This semi-postal airmail stamp highlights Morocco’s historic defensive architecture by showcasing the imposing stone battlements of the sea-facing citadel at Safi ("Saffi"). In the foreground, a line of local travelers riding donkeys and camels moves along a dusty path, bridging the monumental legacy of Moroccan fortification with the everyday rhythm of traditional regional transit.