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Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Dahomey

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Dahomey. These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford. There is a complete set of 180 cards, some of the smaller countries had a very low printing run and are hence very rare. Used Zeiher cards are very hard to find as the embossed stamp design was not approved by postal authorities as it confused the function of the proper stamps! Date: circa 1904

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

Behanzin, The former King of Dahomey in exile

Behanzin, the Former king of Dahomey in exile in Algeria. Behanzin (1844-1906) is considered the eleventh King of Dahomey (now Benin). Upon taking the throne, he changed his name from Kondo. He succeeded his father, Glele, and ruled from 1889 to 1894. Behanzin was the last independent ruler established through traditional power structures - he led the national resistance during the Dahomey War. Date: circa 1900

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

Review of the 14th July, Our Colonial Troops, illustration from Le Petit Journal'

XIR414878 Review of the 14th July, Our Colonial Troops, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 13th July 1913 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: revue du 14 Juillet, nos troupes coloniales; quatorze; Soudan; Tchad; mehariste; Legion Etrangere; legionnaire; Chasseur; RF; Republique Francaise;); French, out of copyright

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