1962 ALGERIA, 1+9 Fr GREEN and RED, ALGERIA INDEPENDANCE, Sg.395a, Mi.393
ABOUT THE STAMPS
1+9" Algerian Red Crescent Charity Stamp, widely recognized as the first postage stamp issued by an independent Algeria.
Issue Date: Issued on November 1, 1962, purposefully celebrating the 8th anniversary of the start of the Algerian Revolution.
Features a prominent map silhouette of Algeria coloured in deep green.
In the centre of the country's map is the red crescent and star from the Flag of Algeria.
The background outlines the rest of the African continent.
At the top centre, a small emblem frames the date of the revolution: 1.11.54 – 1.11.62.
Inscribed with the face value 1,00 + 9,00. This was a semi-postal stamp where 1.00 franc went toward standard postage and a 9.00 franc surcharge was donated as a charity contribution to the Algerian Red Crescent to support war orphans and freedom fighters.
Inscriptions: Written entirely in Arabic script, it features the country's official name: الجمهورية الجزائرية الديمقراطية الشعبية (People's Democratic Republic of Algeria) running along the left border and bottom.IMPORTANT INFORMATION
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Stamp as seen on images. Please be aware that post is for FREE dealt via Royal Mail however, if you want to have secure delivery can be arranged to be posted by DHL or UPS, ...
All money from the sale go to Cancer Foundation and Hospital Trials therefore, there is no returning policy available as well no refund (no return and no refund for this stamp).
PAYMENT & POSTAGE DETAILS
For the UK: Royal Mail Special Delivery (FREE of charge)
Europe and worldwide: Royal Mail International Signed and Trace (FREE of charge)