In 1887, an additional French Colony stamp (25c brown on rose) was issued with a 5c surcharged, but with a larger numeral 5. This stamp did not include the additional “C.CH.” overprint. The stamps were used until 1892, when they were replaced with those of French Indo-China. In 18...
(Fournier) forgeries reversed: Scott Classic Specialized Catalogue. Also see French Congo 18-34. A.J.C.Vaurie, “Know Your Forgeries” column, The France and Colonies Philatelist (U.S.), Vol. 3 (January-February 1944): 8. Fraudulent postmark: The Serrane Guide/ Stamp Forgeries of the ...
1924, Dec 1 – Alawite State was created as they seperated from the Federation of Syria. 1930, Sept 22 – Renamed to the Government of Latakia 1936, Dec 5 – Latakia joined the Syrian Republic Following Regime:Government of Latakia First Stamp Issued:Jan 1, 1925 Scott Catalogue:(Alaouites)...