Propaganda Stamps
The stamps were probably locally printed
and perforated with a simple hand perforator.
When issued, the sheets were accompanied with a special attention note in
French and Swailli.
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The first stamp, depicting the portrait of President Tshome and text:
Avec le Président
Tshombe
Pour la victoire
Et la liberté
Date of issue: unknown (before
Design:
Printer:
Perforation: 10.25
Size: 26 x 36 mm
Marginal inscriptions: none.
Sheet: 55 (5 x 11, horizontal sheet, total size: 22.2 x 34.5 cm).
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The second stamp, depicting
Katanga Atawina
Le Katanga
Vaincra
Date of issue: unknown (before
Design:
Printer:
Perforation: 10.25
Size: 25 x 36 mm
Marginal inscriptions: none.
Sheet: 50 (5 x 10, horizontal sheet, total size: 21 x 28.8 cm).
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The Katanga Atawina
(yellow/red with flag)
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There are no variations or curiosities known for any of the above shown material.
Philatelic material
Maximum card with President Tshombe and other high officials
(Would be nice to know who’s who on the photo)
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The back of the card: cancelled
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I invite anyone who has information to come forward