Brazzaville 1918 Congo WWI postcard Stanley Pool French colonial troops censo...

Item Specifics

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Postal Details:

Manuscript Date: 29/8/18

Sent to: Monsieur Lacampagne Raoul, Sergent au 57e Régiment d’Infanterie, 2e Compagnie, Secteur Postal 153

The military address was crossed out with the word “Évacué” (evacuated) also struck through

Redirection to Moulon, Gironde, France with a POSTES receiving handstamp

Markings and Cachets:

Violet Military Cachet: “Troupes d’Afrique Équatoriale / Le Général / 80 Mt Supérieur”

Circular Cancel: Brazzaville / Congo Français / 30 Août 1918

️ Highlights for Collectors:

WWI-era French military mail from Equatorial Africa

Redirected soldier mail with censor and evacuation marks

Rich colonial river life image

Open Class Potential: image + message + postal use

A unique and highly desirable postal artifact reflecting the French colonial and military presence in Central Africa during the Great War.

Seller Information

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OpenPhilately (2285)

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04/08/2016

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Item Location

Montevideo, Uruguay

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Worldwide

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