tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post5463147530825736847..comments2024-03-23T04:12:08.762-07:00Comments on Big Blue 1840-1940: TunisiaJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-59140232969722819442019-09-10T12:30:52.765-07:002019-09-10T12:30:52.765-07:00As above - thanks Tanager Tim!As above - thanks Tanager Tim!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-33513740033980654522019-09-10T12:28:59.374-07:002019-09-10T12:28:59.374-07:00Thanks for the great information on the "SOLI...Thanks for the great information on the "SOLIDARITE" overprint. Along with Gerben's post (above), we have much more on this issue.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-19512666532303304452019-09-10T11:05:27.503-07:002019-09-10T11:05:27.503-07:00The “SOLIDARITE” overprint was applied in 1937 to ...The “SOLIDARITE” overprint was applied in 1937 to the postal issues of 1927 in black, blue, or red. By far the most common of these is No. 78 overprinted in blue. These stamps were used to collect a special tax for the relief of drought victims, and are rightly considered revenues.Tanager Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07538954284231427509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-45815275937366043922019-09-10T11:04:25.817-07:002019-09-10T11:04:25.817-07:00The “SOLIDARITE” overprint was applied in 1937 to ...The “SOLIDARITE” overprint was applied in 1937 to the postal issues of 1927 in black, blue, or red. By far the most common of these is No. 78 overprinted in blue. These stamps were used to collect a special tax for the relief of drought victims, and are rightly considered revenues.Tanager Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07538954284231427509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-86809528644535651452017-10-24T08:48:35.138-07:002017-10-24T08:48:35.138-07:00Hi Steve
No doubt there is, or at least journal a...Hi Steve<br /><br />No doubt there is, or at least journal articles covering aspects of Tunisia.<br /><br />I don't have specific knowledge about what is available, unfortunately.<br /><br />One would have to inquire at the APS Research library, or other Stamp Research Libraries.<br /><br />...Or Specialty societies (French?).<br /><br />Good luck with your endeavor!<br /><br />Regards,<br />JimJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-73242306672231954212017-10-24T08:25:19.469-07:002017-10-24T08:25:19.469-07:00Is there a book on tunisia stamps/postal history? ...Is there a book on tunisia stamps/postal history? I am interested in starting a Tunisia Postal Stationery exhibit.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />SteveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08111297132604810178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-51768277840984614642016-11-24T04:38:22.280-08:002016-11-24T04:38:22.280-08:00I agree that Tunisia is an interesting country to ...I agree that Tunisia is an interesting country to collect.<br /><br />I would think that a French oriented album would be best, but I am in the dark, as you, if one exists. Certainly the Steiner pages- Deep Blue- would work for a general collection - but they are based on the Scott catalogue. Since you are from South Africa, perhaps SG catalogues are the favorites? Obtain a SG catalogue for Tunisia and use that to organize the collection either with an album, or in a stock book or pages?Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-13585608907164519092016-11-23T23:20:50.423-08:002016-11-23T23:20:50.423-08:00I live in South Africa so I have chosen the most n...I live in South Africa so I have chosen the most northern country in Africa for a complete stamp collection. The stamps are beautiful and it is not an impossible target to collect each and every stamp. Any guide as to the best album to use will be appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-82790733106332527362016-08-06T08:57:41.112-07:002016-08-06T08:57:41.112-07:00Leave it to the Germans to be the most thorough. ;...Leave it to the Germans to be the most thorough. ;-)<br /><br />Thanks Gerben for uncovering the puzzling overprint, and, as it turns out, an interesting use of the stamp.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-7010031402592007862016-08-06T08:54:27.237-07:002016-08-06T08:54:27.237-07:00Gene- Yes, all of French North Africa- Morocco in ...Gene- Yes, all of French North Africa- Morocco in particular, are very nice indeed!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-63113919195160328362016-08-06T02:39:44.509-07:002016-08-06T02:39:44.509-07:00Jim
You really dug into Tunesia - nice post.
Mic...Jim<br /><br />You really dug into Tunesia - nice post.<br /><br />Michel - yes, Michel - has a note on the Solidarite issue. The stamps were issued for fiscal use to support the poor. A sort of luxury tax. They were affixed to cinema tickets and the like. Michel states they have no philatelic value....Gerben van Gelderhttp://www.stampworldhistory.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-33113022078381948252016-08-05T12:58:32.581-07:002016-08-05T12:58:32.581-07:00Agree with you that Tunisia is one of the most int...Agree with you that Tunisia is one of the most interesting of the French colonial realms to collect (all of French North Africa I find that way - Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia). Checking my Maury not able to find that "Solidarite" overprint you ask about. It is the same font as the 1947 Solidarity Semi-Postal (Maury 341), so perhaps it was a test priniting of the overprint? Nothing said of it in Maury. Perhaps one of the French experts at stampboards knows more. Gene/DJCMHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02289801853947188368noreply@blogger.com