On August 5, 1960, it attained full independence from France. Home > Rest of the World stamps and sets > Upper Volta > Upper Volta 1960 issues > Upper Volta 1960 Animal Masks. In 1960 it issued a definitive series of 18 stamps showing native animal masks, and generally followed a stamp program consistent with other African members of the French Community. The Republic operated its own postal system, and issued its first stamp in 1959, marking the 1st anniversary of the Republic, and memorializing governing council president Daniel Ouezzin Coulibaly, who had died recently. Upper Volta was reconstituted in 1947, its postal administration continued to be part of French West Africa until the establishment of the Republic of Upper Volta in 1958. ![]() ![]() In 1932 the colony was dissolved and its territory divided between Côte d’Ivoire, French Sudan and Niger. Upper Volta also participated in the Colonial Exposition Issue of 1931. Animals (Fauna) Camels Mammals Issued on: Colors: Multicolor Designers: Pierrette Lambert Printers. COMBINED SHIPMENTS A LOT OF FREE STAMPS IN EVERY SHIPMENT Will send in a hard. 71/88 Stamp shop for rare and new stamps, FDC's, Postal History and more. Overprints and surcharges continued to be issued throughout the 1920s, then superseded in 1928 by a definitive series of 23 stamps featuring three designs: a Hausa chief, Hausa woman, and Hausa warrior. In perfect condition as seen in the scan. Upper Volta's first stamps were issues of Upper Senegal and Niger overprinted "HAUTE-VOLTE", appearing in 1920. ![]() 1931 Colonial Exposition Issue of Upper Volta.
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