Map of Mayotte

Map of Mayotte

Year
1974
Face Value
120
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
KM 179
Yvert & Tellier
KM PA61
Stanley Gibbons
KM 160

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13
Printing
Recess
Designer
Pierre Béquet
Printers
Imprimerie Des Timbres-Poste, Paris
Mayotte (Maore), geographically the oldest volcanic island in the Comoros Archipelago, is characterized by its complex coastline, rich coral lagoon, and distinctive dual-island geography comprising Grande-Terre and Petite-Terre (Île Pamanzi). Historically serving as the original administrative center of the French presence in the archipelago at Dzaoudzi, Mayotte boasts a distinct cultural and geographic profile within the Indian Ocean. Issued by the postal administration of the Archipel des Comores, this 120-franc airmail stamp (POSTE AERIENNE) features a detailed cartographic map of Mayotte marked with precise geographical coordinates alongside key settlements across the island including Dzaoudzi, Mamutzu, Chingoni, Chiconi, Sada, Bandele, and the prominent peaks of Mont Bénara and Choungui.