French Morocco postage stamp year 1935 – 1,50f+1,50f MLH

French Morocco postage stamp year 1935 – 1,50f+1,50f MLH

The 1.50f + 1.50f stamp issued by French Morocco in 1935 is part of the iconic Semiaugustation / Anti-Tuberculosis (Lutte contre la Tuberculose) charity series.

Surcharged or semi-postal stamps from this era featured a face value for postage alongside a surcharge (plus-value) dedicated to funding public health campaigns, specifically anti-tuberculosis sanatoriums and dispensaries across the protectorate.

Stamp Overview

Feature	Details
Country	French Protectorate of Morocco
Year of Issue	1935
Type	Semi-Postal / Charity (Anti-Tuberculosis)
Face Value	1.50 French Francs + 1.50 French Francs (Surcharge)
Design Motif	Traditional Moroccan architectural/scenic views featuring a prominent red or black cross/overprint for the Tuberculosis fund
Printing Method	Recess / Engraved
Perforation	13 x 13½ (standard for the definitive series of that era)

Key Design & Historical Context

• The Design: The 1935 semi-postal series reused popular definitive pictorial designs of French Morocco from the 1933–1940 period (such as views of the Kasbahs, Bab Mansour in Meknes, or local landscapes) overprinted or surcharged with the double-cross symbol and the additional charity value.
• Usage: The 1.50f base postage rate covered standard international letter rates or heavier domestic letter classes at the time, while the additional 1.50f went directly to charitable medical efforts.

Collector Notes & Identification

• Catalog References:
  • Yvert et Tellier (France): Cataloged under the Timbres de Bienfaisance / Anti-Tuberculose section for Maroc.
  • Michel: Listed under semi-postal issues (Zuschlagmarken).
  • Scott: Listed under semi-postal issues (prefixed with B).