Ancient Ruins of Germa (Djerma) - 1 franc

Ancient Ruins of Germa (Djerma) - 1 franc

Year
1949
Face Value
1
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
FR-FZ 33
Yvert & Tellier
FR-FZ 43
Stanley Gibbons
FR-FZ 40

Technical Details

Colors
black
Perforation
13
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
A. Boutet
Printers
Atelier de Fabrication des Timbres-Poste, Paris
This definitive stamp highlights the ancient archaeological heritage of southern Libya under the post-World War II French military administration ("Territoire Militaire du Fezzan"). The central engraving displays a monumental Roman-era stone tomb or structural remain located at Germa ("Djerma"), the historic capital of the ancient Garamantes civilization. Flanked by vertical borders featuring stylized geometric column patterns reminiscent of classical architecture, the design carries a message of historical depth and cultural preservation