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Rasalama: 60-Franc (12-Ariary) Postage Stamp
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Language: Malagasy
Dimensions: 28mm x 40mm x 1mm

Item Identification Code (UID#): 3373
Shelving Location: Collectibles: Postage Stamps
Estimated Value: £0.30
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Rasalama: 60-Franc (12-Ariary) Postage Stamp

Unpublished (1987).
Postage Stamp

A blue and black commemorative stamp depicting a cross and the name of Rasalama, a young Protestant who became the first Christian martyr executed under Ranavalona I in 1837, marking a 150 years since that event. It was issued on 14 August 1987 and has a face value of 60 francs (12 ariary). The stamp is cancelled with a postmark that is indistinct.

Text from the stamp

Repoblika Demokratika Malagasy
Paositra 1987
60FMF
12 Ariary
1837-1987
Rasalama
Rasalama Martiora
Madagasikara
Fankalazana ny faha-150 taona, nandefonana an-dRafaravavy Rasalama, martiora Kristiana Malagasy voalohany. (14 Aogositra 1837 - 14 Aogositra 1987)

Notes

  • Michel catalogue code: MG 1079
  • Yvert et Tellier catalogue code: MG 817

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