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.