AOF MAU 1913 MiNr0017 mt B002, Jules-Jacques Puyplat

Stamp of mauritania as semi-autonome protectorate of french west africa ("afrique-occidentale française", a. O. F. ); 1913; definitive stamp of the "crossing desert" issue; framed drawing with desert landscape as central motive; mint stamp with smooth gum stamp: michel: no. 17; yvert et tellier; no. 17 color: dark brown / mauve to lilac brown watermark: none nominal value: 1 c (centime) postage validity: from 1913 until ? stamp picture size (printed area without below signature line): 35. 5 x 20. 5 mm. Date: 1913 (first issue of the stamp).