Lotnumber: 280
PARIS. Action de F500. blue, orange. #2000. No 33. Folds, a few small edge-splits and pin-holes. Fine wide view of a river-boat by an African village, also an African hunter, elephant, and Jugendstil/Art Nouveau border of fish and agricultural produce.Founded 1900 to exploit a 9350 sq.km concession alongside the Sangha River (in today's Central African Rep.). After a violent rebellion by the indigenous population, the company shuts down its activities in 1902.
Themes: COLONIES
CONGO (BRAZZAVILLE), FRANCE
Date: 1900
Quality: VF
Startprice: € 100