1963 Algeria - Flags (complete set of 8)

Stamps of the World – Algeria

Stamps of Algeria: Independent Algeria started its own stamp programme on 2 July 1962, with locally applied overprints reading “EA” on stocks of French stamps. These overprints exist in a wide variety of colours and typefaces. These continued in use until 31 October 1962, and were superseded the following day by a set of five…

1924 French stamps overprinted "ALGERIA"

Stamps of the World – Algeria (French Colonial Issues) 1924–1958

Stamps of Algeria: Beginning in 1924, French stamps were overprinted “ALGÉRIE”, eventually to total some 32 types over the next few years. These were superseded in 1926 by the first stamps inscribed for Algeria, the series consisting of four typographed designs showing local scenes, and ultimately consisting of 35 types, ranging from 1 centime to…