Scout salute
Piece details
Identity
- Piece codeStamp code YYYY.ENT.SS-PP — series code plus stamp order (e.g. 1900.CGH.01-02).
1972.NER.01-01- SeriesThe set this stamp belongs to.
- International Seminar of World Scouting, Cotonou
1972.NER.01· piece 1 of 1 - EntityPostal authority that issued the stamps (country, territory, or historical entity).
Niger (NER)- Year / date
- 1972-03-22
- Face valueDenomination on the stamp; +n is a charity surcharge when present.
- 150 f
- Format
- Stamp
- TypeIssue kind. Charity issue = postage + voluntary surcharge (e.g. 6+4), not an overprint.
- Airmail
- Colors
- Multicolour
- CollectionIn collection if you have it; Purchased if it is bought but not yet received (do not buy again); Wanted otherwise.
- ◔ Purchased€1.60 · Postbeeld · 2026-09-06
Production
- PerforationsHole gauge between stamps (e.g. 12, 13½). Higher ≈ finer.
- Comb 13
- Printing
- Engraved
Catalog numbers
- DomfilDomfil thematic catalog number (scouting).
- 972.9
- ScottScott catalog number (Americas).
- NE C181
- MichelMichel catalog number (Europe / DE).
- NE 323
- YvertYvert & Tellier catalog number (FR).
- NE PA181
- Stanley GibbonsStanley Gibbons catalog number (UK / Commonwealth).
- NE 427
Notes
A large outlined Scout salute, a fleur-de-lis in a sunburst at upper left, and palm trees and peaked roofs behind. Inscribed REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER, POSTE AERIENNE, 150F, COTONOU — MARS 1972 and SEMINAIRE INTERNATIONAL DU SCOUTISME MONDIAL. Signed J. COMBET.
Series history
Niger issued a 150 franc airmail commemorative at Niamey on 22 March 1972 for the International Seminar of World Scouting held in Cotonou that month. Jacques Combet designed and engraved a large Scout salute in outline, a fleur-de-lis in a sunburst at upper left, and palm trees and peaked roofs behind; the stamp is inscribed REPUBLIQUE DU NIGER, POSTE AERIENNE, COTONOU — MARS 1972 and SEMINAIRE INTERNATIONAL DU SCOUTISME MONDIAL. The French Stamp Printing Office printed it by recess, comb perforated 13. It was withdrawn from sale on 31 August 1973.