French Tunisia year 1880/1890 Used stamps lot

Postage Stamps and Postal History of Tunisia

Survey of Tunisia’s philately and postal developments

The first stamps in Tunisia were issued on July 1, 1888, by the French protectorate, labeled as “Régence de Tunis”. Tunisia achieved independence on March 20, 1956, transitioning from the Kingdom of Tunisia to a republic a year later. Early stamps characteristic of French influence, displaying markings specific to the colonial administration.

French Tunisia stamps refer to postage stamps issued during the period when Tunisia was under French protectorate status. The first stamps for the French protectorate of Tunisia were released on July 1, 1888, marked “Régence de Tunis” (Regency of Tunis). These stamps are a part of the postal history of Tunisia, reflecting the country’s status during that time.Tunisia achieved independence from France on March 20, 1956, transitioning from the Kingdom of Tunisia to a republic a year later. The stamps from this era hold historical significance, showcasing the evolution of Tunisia’s political status and its transition to independence.The iconography of Tunisian postage stamps during the French Protectorate period reflects the cultural and political identities of the country at that time. Stamps serve as visual representations of a nation’s identity and can provide insights into the prevailing ideologies and leadership of the era