Central African Republic – Scott #s 297-01, imperforate
$3.50
1970s Central African Empire History of Aviation set (Scott #297–301) featuring Lindbergh, Santos-Dumont, Blériot, and Amundsen. Bright, topical airmail designs, MNH.
2 in stock
Description
Central African Empire – Scott #297–301 (History of Aviation, MNH)
This colorful five-stamp set from the Central African Empire celebrates the History of Aviation, featuring some of the pioneering figures who defined early flight. Each stamp highlights a historic aviator and their aircraft in vivid 1970s style lithography:
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50F – Charles Lindbergh with the Spirit of St. Louis
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60F – Alberto Santos-Dumont and his early biplane
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100F – Louis Blériot, first to fly across the English Channel
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200F – Roald Amundsen, famed polar explorer and airship pioneer
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Unlisted value (if applicable, 300F or similar) – completing the thematic set
Issued during the short-lived Central African Empire period under Emperor Jean-Bédel Bokassa, these stamps are part of the nation’s richly illustrated topical series that became popular with collectors worldwide.
Condition: Mint Never Hinged (MNH)
Theme: Aviation History, Aircraft, Famous Aviators, Exploration
Period: 1970s (Empire period)
Country: Central African Empire (République Centrafricaine)
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