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Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) - First Telephone Communication

Issued in 1976, this stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first successful telephone communication (1876-1976) and honors Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor most closely associated with the practical development of the telephone. The design features Bell's portrait alongside an early telephone demonstration, illustrating the breakthrough that revolutionized long-distance voice communication and transformed the modern world. By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Federal and Islamic Republic of the Comoros celebrated one of the most important technological achievements in the history of communications. The issue highlighted the telephone's role in connecting people across great distances and recognized Bell's contribution to the development of global telecommunications and human interaction.