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A historic collection of 261 Comoros postage stamps
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Year: 1976
Charles Bourseul (1829-1912) - Pioneer of Telephony
Issued in 1976 as part of the Centenary of the Telephone series, this stamp commemorates Charles Bourseul, the French engineer who proposed the theoretical principles of voice transmission by electricity in 1854, decades before the telephone became a practical reality. The design depicts Bourseul and an early telephone exchange scene, emphasizing his role in the conceptual foundations of telecommunications. By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Federal and Islamic Republic of the Comoros recognized the contributions of pioneering inventors and engineers whose ideas helped make modern telecommunications possible. The issue celebrated scientific innovation and highlighted the importance of research and technological vision in advancing communication systems around the world.
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Map of Mohéli Island
Shirazian Tombs - Mohéli Island
Village of Djoiezi - Mohéli Island
Village of Mohani - Mohéli Island
Map of Mayotte
Mamoudzou (Mamutzu)
Chiconi (Mayotte)
Moya Beach
Mausoleum of President Saïd Mohamed Cheikh
Mausoleum of President Saïd Mohamed Cheikh
Mosquée Salimata Hamissi
Mosquée Zaouiyat Chaduli
The Préfecture building
Post Office
Bank of Madagascar
Map of Grande Comore
Moroni
Foumbouni
Mitsamiouli
Goulaivoini
The island of Anjouan (Nzwani)
The Gomajou Peninsula
The Old Palace at Domoni
