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Stamp: Fezzan–Ghadames (France – former colonies & protectorates) – Commemorative stamp depicting “Well, at Gorda” – brown‑olive design featuring a stylized representation of the historic well at Gorda, rendered in the characteristic graphic style of the early French‑administered Fezzan issues. Produced under French postal administration during the post‑war territorial mandate, the stamp emphasizes regional historical and archaeological heritage. (Issue: 01/07/1949)
Postmark: Sebha – Fezzan – circular cancellation dated 24/06/1951, consistent with the postal markings used during the French administration of Fezzan.
Postcard: Sepia‑toned postcard showing the Well at Gorda, presenting the stone structure of the well within its arid regional landscape. The composition highlights the historic and geographical significance of the site, with sparse vegetation and the desert environment typical of the Fezzan area.
Concordance
– Thematic:The commemorative stamp explicitly depicts the Well at Gorda, emphasizing its archaeological and historical relevance. The postcard likewise presents a photographic view of the same well, focusing on its stone structure and surrounding desert scenery.
This creates perfect thematic alignment, as both stamp and postcard refer directly to the same site and historical environment.
– Geographic: The Sebha (Fezzan) cancellation corresponds precisely to the region administered by France during this period and aligns with the subject matter of both the stamp and the postcard.
All elements—stamp, postmark and postcard—belong to the same geographical framework, ensuring complete spatial coherence.
– Temporal: The cancellation dated 24 June 1951 is fully compatible with the official issue date of the stamp (1 July 1949). The period corresponds to the valid postal use of this Fezzan–Ghadames issue under French administration, creating a fully coherent temporal relationship between stamp, postcard and postmark.