International Congress of African Tourism. No’s 337-338

The International Congress of African Tourism was held in Elisabethville on 26 July – 4 August 1955. The design of the stamp depicts a map of Africa with the emblem of the Touring Club of Congo with an Okapi in the middle. On top of the emblem a crown is placed, to indicate the Royal status.

Date of issue: 26 July 1955

Expiration date: 1 July 1956

Design:

Engraving: L. Janssens

Printing:

Proofs: in non-adopted colors, pink & green (ca 70 mm x 58 mm)

Apparently only made for number 337 and not for 338.

Signed by the engraver: L. Janssens 1955