French Benin
Now showing: French Benin - Postage stamps (1892 - 1894) - 46 stamps.
September WM: None Perforation: 14 x 13½
![[French Colonies Postage Stamps Handstamped "BENIN" in Black, type A]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/A-s.jpg)
![[French Colonies Postage Stamps Handstamped "BENIN" in Black, type A1]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/A1-s.jpg)
![[French Colonies Postage Stamps Handstamped "BENIN" in Black, type A2]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/A2-s.jpg)
![[French Colonies Postage Stamps Handstamped "BENIN" in Black, type A3]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/A3-s.jpg)
![[French Colonies Postage Stamps Handstamped "BENIN" in Black, type A4]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/A4-s.jpg)
![[French Colonies Postage Stamps Handstamped "BENIN" in Black, type A5]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/A5-s.jpg)
![[French Colonies Postage Stamps Handstamped "BENIN" in Black, type A6]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/A6-s.jpg)
![[French Colonies Postage Stamps Handstamped "BENIN" in Black, type A7]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/A7-s.jpg)
![[French Colonies Postage Stamps Handstamped "BENIN" in Black, type A8]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/A8-s.jpg)
![[French Colonies Postage Stamps Handstamped "BENIN" in Black, type A9]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/A9-s.jpg)
![[French Colonies Postage Stamps Handstamped "BENIN" in Black, type A10]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/A10-s.jpg)
![[French Colonies Postage Stamps Handstamped "BENIN" in Black, type A11]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/A11-s.jpg)
![[French Colonies Postage Stamps Handstamped "BENIN" in Black, type A12]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/A12-s.jpg)
![[French Colonies Postage Stamps Handstamped "BENIN" in Black, type A13]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/A13-s.jpg)
![[French Colonies Postage Stamps Handstamped "BENIN" in Black, type A14]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/A14-s.jpg)
![[French Colonies Postage Stamps Handstamped "BENIN" in Black, type A15]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/A15-s.jpg)
| No. | Type | D | Color | Description |
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| 1 | A | 1C | black | Blue paper | - | 185 | 185 | - | USD |
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| 2 | A1 | 2C | reddish brown | Greyish yellow paper | - | 185 | 158 | - | USD |
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| 3 | A2 | 4C | violet brown | Grey paper | - | 63.48 | 63.48 | - | USD |
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| 4 | A3 | 5C | green | - | 26.45 | 26.45 | - | USD |
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| 4A* | A4 | 5C | green | Blue Overprint | - | 2,645 | 1,058 | - | USD |
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| 5 | A5 | 10C | black | Purple paper | - | 84.64 | 84.64 | - | USD |
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| 6 | A6 | 15C | light blue | - | 31.74 | 15.87 | - | USD |
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| 6A* | A7 | 15C | light blue | Blue Overprint | - | 2,645 | 1,058 | - | USD |
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| 6B* | A8 | 15C | light blue | Red Overprint | - | 105 | 84.64 | - | USD |
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| 7 | A9 | 20C | red | Green paper | - | 264 | 211 | - | USD |
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| 8 | A10 | 25C | black | Purple rose paper | - | 105 | 63.48 | - | USD |
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| 9 | A11 | 30C | brown | - | 211 | 185 | - | USD |
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| 10 | A12 | 35C | blackish brown | Orange yellow paper | - | 211 | 185 | - | USD |
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| 11 | A13 | 40C | orange red | Greyish yellow paper | - | 185 | 185 | - | USD |
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| 12 | A14 | 75C | carmine | - | 423 | 423 | - | USD |
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| 13 | A15 | 1Fr | olive | Light yellow paper | - | 423 | 423 | - | USD |
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| 1‑13 | Set (* Stamp not included in this set) | - | 2,401 | 2,211 | - | USD |
WM: None Perforation: 14 x 13½
![[No. 4A & 6A Surcharged in Red, type B]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/B-s.jpg)
![[No. 4A & 6A Surcharged in Red, type B1]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/B1-s.jpg)
![[No. 4A & 6A Surcharged in Red, type B2]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/B2-s.jpg)
![[No. 4A & 6A Surcharged in Red, type B3]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/B3-s.jpg)
WM: None Perforation: 14 x 13½
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "GOLFE DE BENIN", type C]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/C-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "GOLFE DE BENIN", type C1]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/C1-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "GOLFE DE BENIN", type C2]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/C2-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "GOLFE DE BENIN", type C3]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/C3-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "GOLFE DE BENIN", type C4]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/C4-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "GOLFE DE BENIN", type C5]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/C5-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "GOLFE DE BENIN", type C6]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/C6-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "GOLFE DE BENIN", type C7]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/C7-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "GOLFE DE BENIN", type C8]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/C8-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "GOLFE DE BENIN", type C9]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/C9-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "GOLFE DE BENIN", type C10]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/C10-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "GOLFE DE BENIN", type C11]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/C11-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "GOLFE DE BENIN", type C12]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/C12-s.jpg)
| No. | Type | D | Color | Description |
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| 17 | C | 1C | black/red | Blue paper | - | 4.23 | 2.64 | - | USD |
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| 18 | C1 | 2C | reddish brown/blue | Greyish yellow paper | - | 6.35 | 4.23 | - | USD |
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| 19 | C2 | 4C | violet brown/blue | Grey paper | - | 5.29 | 4.23 | - | USD |
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| 20 | C3 | 5C | green/red | - | 8.46 | 6.35 | - | USD |
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| 21 | C4 | 10C | black/blue | Purple paper | - | 8.46 | 6.35 | - | USD |
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| 22 | C5 | 15C | light blue/red | - | 42.32 | 31.74 | - | USD |
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| 23 | C6 | 20C | red/blue | Green paper | - | 21.16 | 15.87 | - | USD |
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| 24 | C7 | 25C | black/red | Purple paper | - | 52.90 | 31.74 | - | USD |
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| 25 | C8 | 30C | brown/blue | - | 26.45 | 15.87 | - | USD |
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| 26 | C9 | 40C | orange red/blue | Greyish yellow paper | - | 5.29 | 5.29 | - | USD |
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| 27 | C10 | 50C | carmine/blue | Rose paper | - | 6.35 | 5.29 | - | USD |
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| 28 | C11 | 75C | dark purple/red | Orange paper | - | 10.58 | 10.58 | - | USD |
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| 29 | C12 | 1Fr | olive/red | Light yellow paper | - | 63.48 | 63.48 | - | USD |
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| 17‑29 | - | 261 | 203 | - | USD |
WM: None Perforation: 14 x 13½
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "BÉNIN", type D]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/D-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "BÉNIN", type D1]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/D1-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "BÉNIN", type D2]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/D2-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "BÉNIN", type D3]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/D3-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "BÉNIN", type D4]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/D4-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "BÉNIN", type D5]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/D5-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "BÉNIN", type D6]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/D6-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "BÉNIN", type D7]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/D7-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "BÉNIN", type D8]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/D8-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "BÉNIN", type D9]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/D9-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "BÉNIN", type D10]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/D10-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "BÉNIN", type D11]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/D11-s.jpg)
![[Allegory Stamps - Inscription "BÉNIN", type D12]](https://www.stampworld.com/media/catalogue/French-Benin/Postage-stamps/D12-s.jpg)
| No. | Type | D | Color | Description |
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| 30 | D | 1C | black | - | 2.12 | 2.64 | - | USD |
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| 31 | D1 | 2C | reddish brown/blue | Greyish yellow paper | - | 3.17 | 2.64 | - | USD |
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| 32 | D2 | 4C | violet brown/blue | Grey paper | - | 3.17 | 2.64 | - | USD |
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| 33 | D3 | 5C | green/red | - | 5.29 | 3.17 | - | USD |
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| 34 | D4 | 10C | black/blue | Purple paper | - | 5.29 | 5.29 | - | USD |
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| 35 | D5 | 15C | light blue/red | - | 12.70 | 4.23 | - | USD |
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| 36 | D6 | 20C | red/blue | Green paper | - | 10.58 | 8.46 | - | USD |
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| 37 | D7 | 25C | black/red | Purple rose paper | - | 12.70 | 5.29 | - | USD |
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| 38 | D8 | 30C | brown/blue | - | 8.46 | 8.46 | - | USD |
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| 39 | D9 | 40C | dark orange/blue | Greyish yellow paper | - | 21.16 | 12.70 | - | USD |
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| 40 | D10 | 50C | carmine/blue | Rose paper | - | 26.45 | 12.70 | - | USD |
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| 41 | D11 | 75C | dark purple/red | Orange paper | - | 21.16 | 12.70 | - | USD |
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| 42 | D12 | 1Fr | olive/red | Light yellow paper | - | 6.35 | 5.29 | - | USD |
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| 30‑42 | - | 138 | 86.21 | - | USD |
