XX. 1908 definitives

After designs by architect Jean Pompilian, presented at a competition in May 1904

Non-adopted types
Printed on very thick paper, with printed imitation of perforation
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1. 25 B Dark Grey-blue (a) 2. 25 B Rose (b) 3. 25 B Brown (a)  


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1. 40 B Brown 2. 40 B Dark Grey-blue    

Adopted types
Proofs from uncomplete engraving
Printed on big pieces of thick paper in blocks of 24 stamps (6 rows of 4). Without indication of value.
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1. Carmine rose 2. Clear blue

working dies

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Plate proofs on card:
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Colour proofs:
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Colour proofs

3. 40 B Orange 4. 40 B Lilac rose 5. 1 L Blue (perf, thick paper)