A striking red 10 centimes postage due (Chiffre-Taxe) stamp issued for French West Africa, featuring the elegant engraved numeral framed by ornate feathered scrollwork. Used to collect unpaid or underpaid mail fees, these taxe issues played an essential role in colonial postal operations. The bold typography and decorative background make it one of the most visually distinctive French colonial dues. Printed in typography with clean lines and strong colour, it is a popular specialist item among Afrique Occidentale Française collectors. A solid classic piece for French Colonies or postage due collections.