Proclamation of the Malagasy Republic: 20-Franc Postage Stamp

A commemorative stamp depicting a Malagasy flag flying against the backdrop of the national assembly building, marking the proclamation of the Malagasy Republic on 14 October 1958. It was issued on 28 February 1959 and has a face value of 20 francs. The stamp is cancelled with a postmark that is five parallel wavy lines.

• Michel catalogue code: MG 442
• Stamp Number catalogue code: MG 303
• Yvert et Tellier catalogue code: MG 338

• Philately > Stamps > Madagascar > Colonial Period
• History > Madagascar > Proclamation of Republic 1958
• Architecture > Madagascar > Antananarivo > National Assembly Building
• Philately > Malagasy Stamp Sets & Series > Establishment of Malagasy Republic > 1959 Issue
• Politics > Madagascar > National Flag > Republic 1958