For the Zoo of Leopoldstad. No’s 209-213

Created in 1933 by the Belgian colonial administration, the zoo
occupies a vast area of land in the middle of a man-made forest in
the center of the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the
former Zaire. It long served as a transit zone for animals destined for export
to Belgium, but after independence in 1960 the zoo was put under the
control of the country's new authorities.

Date of issue: 6 June 1939

Expiration date: 1 January 1941

Design:

Engraving: Malvaux

Printing: Atelier du Timbre, Malines. (Zegeldrukkerij, Mechelen-Belgium)

Color proofs only known for no. 210. How many different ones are made, is not known, I own 9 (some are very similar in color, that is way I only show 6).

No 210 1,25 + 1,25, Buffon’s Kob (Kobus kob kob)