International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/French Equatorial Africa

French Equatorial Africa 3 Meters were first introduced in 1949. All franks are inscribed either “AFRIQUE EQUATORIALE FRANCAISE” or “A.E.F.” The region was an administrative unit that included the four French colonies of Ubangi-Shari, Chad, Middle Congo and Gabon. These colonies gained their independence in 1959, and French Equatorial Africa ceased to exist. Some meters remained in use for several years afterward with the name unchanged. For issues after 1959 see CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, CHAD, CONGO (People’s Republic), and GABON. left|380px 1. Universal “Multi-Value” (MV), 1949. 12px[$15] Post Office stamp. Frank nearly square inscribed “AFRIQUE/ EQUATORIALE/ FRANCAISE” at top, "POSTES" at bottom. M# with “U” prefix in small boxes in lower corners. A. Spacing between TM and frank ~20 mm B. Very wide spacing, ~63 mm right|564px TM: DC V/F: 12px12px00 FRS a. As B, with large “R” (for registration) between TM and frank left|12px[$20] left|345px 2. Hasler “F22” (MV), 1952. 12px[$15] right|345px Post Office stamp. Frank similar to Type 1 but narrower and with M# below and outside the frame. M# between dashes and without prefix. TM: SC raised with impression counter number number below V/F: 12px0000 Fr. a. With “R” (for registration) below TM and with frame around number left|12px[$25] left|520px right|550px 3. Satas “D” (MV), 1953. Small frank with simulated perforation border broken at the centers of the sides, “A.E.F.” at top, "POSTES" curved at bottom with meter number below. A. M# with “SD” prefix left|12px[$10] B. M# with “SDW” prefix (relief machine) left|12px[$15] TM: SL V/F: 12px 12px000F a. TM line with date only, town name above in slogan area (SD 3152)