This classic French Equatorial Africa definitive set depicts a laborer hauling timber before the Mayumbe bridge, symbolizing colonial infrastructure and economic activity in Central Africa. Designed by J. Gouvy and printed by H. V. Paris, the set is admired for its strong engraving, balanced composition, and rich period color palette. These low-value centime issues were heavily used postally, making clean, well-centered examples particularly desirable to collectors. A cornerstone set for French colonial Africa, thematic infrastructure, and labor motifs.

Denominations Shown

• 1c – Brown / ochre tones

• 2c – Violet-green

• 3c – Blue-green

• 5c – Deep green