Togo postage stamps year 1957 Airmail – Local Motives MNH/MH
The “Togo postage stamps year 1957 Airmail – Local Motives” refers to a set of airmail stamps issued by Togo in 1957 that feature local themes or motifs.
Based on stamp catalog information:
- Issue Date: October 28, 1957.
- Theme: Airmail – Local Motives.
- Catalog Numbers:
- Scott Catalog: Generally listed in the Airmail section, often with numbers like C41-C44 (though specific catalog numbers should be verified with a current Scott catalog).
- Yvert & Tellier: Likely listed as PA26-PA29 (or similar numbers in the Poste Aérienne section). The series of 4 stamps is listed as Nos. 277-280 in some catalogs.
- Values/Denominations: The set is typically a series of 4 values (e.g., 50F, 100F, 200F, 500F).
- Motifs: The designs often depict local scenes, wildlife, or specific Togolese subjects, consistent with the “Local Motives” description. The 500F value, for instance, is noted as featuring the Great Egret (Casmerodius albus) in one catalog.
These stamps were issued around the time Togo was progressing towards self-governance, which is reflected in other contemporary stamp issues (like the “New National Flag” and “1st Anniversary of Autonomous Republic” issues also from 1957).
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