Central & South America | Martinique Block of Six Overprinted Postage Stamps Goddess Issued 1888 Red Brown

Description

This block of six French Colonies postage stamps was overprinted with a new value for use in Martinique. It is one of the earliest stamps to depict a sailing ship (on the right side of the stamp, in the background).
Date of issue: October, 1888
Color: Red Brown
Emission: Definitive
Perforation: 14 x 13?
Printing: Typography
Paper: buff
Face value of each stamp: 1 c – French centime
Mint, never hinged condition.