UK offices - Tangier International District stamped stamp
Northwest coast Tangier International District is managed by the Foreign Power Commission from 1924 to 1956. When Spain and France divided Morocco into colonies in 1912, Tangier was still a controversial area, mainly because of its location in the Mediterranean estuary and strategically significant.
result, it was decided that Tangier will become an international zone. The agreement was shelved due to World War I and was not finalized until December 18, 1923 in the Tangier Protocol. Apart from the Spanish occupation during World War II, Tangier remained an international district until it became part of the newly created Kingdom of Morocco in 1956. Britain, such as France and Spain, maintained a post office in Tangier throughout its existence.
Tangier's major historical events:
1912-Spain and France divide Morocco into independent protectors
12-18 December, 1923-Dangier's Protocol signed
14 May, 1924-Dangier officially became an international zone
1940 6 January 14 - Spanish troops occupy Tangier
1945 October 11 - Tangier returns to the international zone
1956 October 29 - Tangier was incorporated into the Kingdom of Morocco
subordinate regime: Kingdom of Morocco
Tangier International District first stamp was issued in 1927, Scott Directory Location and Number: UK Overseas Office, Morocco (No. 501-611)
Tangier International History of the District
In the battle for Africa, European powers classified the African continent as a colony. Although the French made demands on most areas of North Africa and West Africa , Spain gained some areas along the Atlantic coast. Even after the Berlin Conference in 1884, Morocco was still a controversial area, especially in the north, as Britain did not want any other European power to control the land opposite Gibraltar .
The great powers finally reached an agreement in 1904, where Spain and France could divide Morocco through the British agreement. However, the Germans were angry that they were not involved in the negotiations. This situation prompted Emperor William II to visit Tangier on 31 March 1905, where he delivered a speech calling for Morocco's independence. This is a direct challenge to France's influence in the region, with the first Moroccan crisis emerging.
In the next few years, Germany and France became fierce competitors. Ultimately, most countries support France (except Austria). In 1912, Sultan-Morocco was forced to be separated by France and Spain and become their protector. And Tangier will be designated as the United Protective State under the jurisdiction of France, Spain and the United Kingdom.
The outbreak of World War I complicated the agreement, and the final implementation of international status was not officially approved until 1923. Over time, other countries have joined the agreement as administrative countries, including Netherlands , Belgium , Sweden, Portugal and Italy.
During World War II, the Spanish army occupied Tangier on June 14, 1940. After the war, the Spanish army withdrew from Tangier on October 11, 1945, and the United States and the Soviet Union were joined as managers.
For most of its time, Tangier International District was a safe haven for spies, smugglers, free thinkers, artists and seeking a hedonistic lifestyle. In addition, during this period, the United Kingdom, Spain and France all had post offices in the region.
In 1956, Tangier became part of the newly independent Kingdom of Morocco.
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The first British post office established in Morocco opened in Tangier in 1857.
After the establishment of the Tangier International District, the UK began overprinting the "TANGIER" stamps at the city's post office in 1927. Since the UK currency is common in the region, there is no surcharge.
stamped with "TANGIER" stamp content:
1927- George V King
1934-1935- King George V
1935- King George V
1935- King George V
1936- Edward VIII
1937-13-King George VI
1937- King George VI
1940-5-100-1940- Stamps Centennial
1944/1949- King George VI
1946-June 11, 1946-World War II Victory Commemoration
1948-Silver Wedding Anniversary
1948-July 29, 1948- Olympic Games
1949 October 10, 2010 - The Centennial Commemoration of the Universal Postal Union
1951 - King George VI
1952-54 - Queen Elizabeth (Tudor Crown E2R Watermark)
June 1, 1953 - Queen Elizabeth
September 23, 1955 - Queen Elizabeth (St. Edward Crown E2R Watermark)
April 1, 1957 - Queen Elizabeth (St. Edward Crown E2R Watermark) The British Post Office in Tangier was closed on April 30, 1957. On April 1, 1957, the stamps sold in the office were added with overprints "1857-1957" to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Tangier Post Office. One month later, the office closed and the stamps were withdrawn from sale.
By the way: Starting from August 23, 1950, the price for stamped stamp remains unchanged, so it is allowed to be used in the UK. Therefore, it is not uncommon for Moroccan agencies and Tangier stamps to carry native British postmarks.
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