French Tunisia year 1952/1970 200+stamps MH /Used 4 scans

French Tunisia year 1952/1970 200+stamps MH /Used 4 scans

French Tunisia, a protectorate established in 1881, has a rich philatelic history. The first stamps issued under the French protectorate in 1888 featured designs incorporating local and colonial elements, reflecting the cultural and administrative influences of the period. These stamps were denominated in French currency and initially used in nine towns across Tunisia​ (Wikipedia)​.

One of the notable series from this era is the 1906-1926 definitive set, which includes 29 stamps with varying designs such as depictions of agricultural scenes and significant landmarks like the mosque at Kairouan and the ruins of Hadrian’s aqueduct. These stamps are valued for their historical and artistic significance, and they make a fine display for collectors​.

During the protectorate period, various provisional issues were released, such as the 1921 and 1937/38 surcharges, which are distinguished by different types of overprint styles. Collectors often seek these varieties for their unique characteristics​​.

Tunisia gained autonomy in 1955 and declared independence from France in 1956. The stamps from the French protectorate period remain popular among philatelists, particularly those interested in French colonial history and North African heritage​