50^th anniversary of the railway Matadi-Leopoldstad. No.296

This stamp was issued to celebrate the 50^th anniversary of the inauguration of the railroad-line Matadi-Leopoldville, 1898-1948; it depicts the first train (no wheels!) on this route. Starting in 1890 it took 8 years to built this railroad-line between Matadi-Leopoldville.

Philatelic material

First Day Covers (FDC):

Note: Blanco or airmail envelopes are not shown here but do exist.