tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post7097659777889604654..comments2024-03-23T04:12:08.762-07:00Comments on Big Blue 1840-1940: Ubangi-ShariJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-46128964024395881872016-09-17T17:15:20.088-07:002016-09-17T17:15:20.088-07:00The French adjusted their "colonies" som...The French adjusted their "colonies" somewhat frequently, as often they were really only administrative entities.<br /><br />French colonies stamps tend to be relatively inexpensive ( certainly compared to British colonies), and they often show local scenes and native peoples. For the WW collector, they offer a lot of stamps for not too much expense.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024632082262694589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6190925726844102948.post-8935453577747079822016-09-17T14:36:21.696-07:002016-09-17T14:36:21.696-07:00Boy, that's a confusing history to be sure! T...Boy, that's a confusing history to be sure! Thanks for summarizing it so nicely. If I were to ever "specialize" in an area, French colonies would certainly be at the top of my list.ChrisWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271059939734829748noreply@blogger.com