République de Haute-Volta - 1972 - Farm animals

Item Specifics

Country

République de Haute-Volta

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Unused

Stamp Format

Multiple

Topic

Animals - Other

Year of Issue

1972

Item Description

Stamps from a series issued by the former Republic of Upper Volta in 1972 (République de Haute-Volta), depicting domesticated and working animals typical of West African regions.
Series Details:
Country of Issue: République de Haute-Volta (now Burkina Faso)
Theme: Farm animals
Year of Issue: 1972
Printing Technique: Offset printing
Design: D. Delfaut (illustration), printed by Delrieu
Inscription: "POSTES" – meaning "Post"
Stamps in the set (denominations and subjects):
5 F – Donkey grazing on the savannah
10 F – Bird: likely a crowned crane or African wattled lapwing
30 F – African goat (black and white)
50 F – African cattle (Zebu)
65 F – Camels (dromedaries)
Notable Features:
Color Scheme: Naturalistic, in soft pastel tones
Backgrounds: African landscapes – rural scenes, savannah, animal enclosures

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Wielkopolskie, Poland

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