Rasalama: 60-Franc (12-Ariary) Postage Stamp
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Unpublished (1987).
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Postage Stamp
A blue and black commemorative stamp depicting a cross and the name of Rasalama, a young Protestant who became the first Christian martyr executed under Ranavalona I in 1837, marking a 150 years since that event. It was issued on 14 August 1987 and has a face value of 60 francs (12 ariary). The stamp is cancelled with a postmark that is indistinct.
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Text from the stamp
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Repoblika Demokratika Malagasy
Paositra 1987
60FMF
12 Ariary
1837-1987
Rasalama
Rasalama Martiora
Madagasikara
Fankalazana ny faha-150 taona, nandefonana an-dRafaravavy Rasalama, martiora Kristiana Malagasy voalohany. (14 Aogositra 1837 - 14 Aogositra 1987)
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Notes
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- Michel catalogue code: MG 1079
- Yvert et Tellier catalogue code: MG 817
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