International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Mauritania

Mauritania 3 A former French colony, Mauritania gained independence in 1960. For issues before 1960, see FRANCE Types AA3 and AB1 (with “FORT DE FRANCE” in town mark) and FRENCH WEST AFRICA. left|170px 1. Satas “D” (MV), 1960. 12px[$25] The frank would be like Type 2 but with "SD" prefix to the meter number. It would have a straight-line town mark stretching out about 70 or 80 mm at bottom left of the frank. V/F: 12px★000 left|335px left|350px 2. Satas “R” (MV). 12px[$10] Inscribed “REPUBLIQUE/ ISLAMIC” at top, “MAURITANIE” at bottom above the meter number. M# with “SR” prefix. A. "ISLAMIQUE" 15½ mm wide B. "ISLAMIQUE" 13½ mm wide TM: SC V/F: 12px★000 left|170px 3. Satas “P” (MV). 12px[$25] The stamp would look similar to Type 2 but the meter number would have “SP” prefix. M# with “SP” prefix. TM: SC V/F: 12px★000 left|340px 4. Satus “J” (MV). 12px[$15] As Type 2 but meter number with “SJ” prefix. TM: SC V/F: 12px0000 left|170px 5. Secap “N” (MV). 12px[$25] Inscribed “REP. ISLAMIQUE/ DE MAURITANIE” at top and "POSTES" above meter number at bottom. M# with “N” prefix. TM: SL below frank V/F: 12px★000 left|330px 6. Unidentified (digital). This is a Post Office registration label that also includes the postage. Plain white label with bar code and registration number across the top, followed by: - date and time - post office identification - value figures - weight - destination V/F: 12px000 Ouguiya