For the Zoo of Leopoldstad. No’s 209-213

Created in 1933 by the Belgian colonial administration, the zoo
occupies a vast area of land in the middle of a man-made forest in
the center of the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the
former Zaire. It long served as a transit zone for animals destined for export
to Belgium, but after independence in 1960 the zoo was put under the
control of the country's new authorities.

A limited edition with surtax to support the Zoo of Leopoldville, only obtainable in complete series after subscription.

Philatelic material.

Leaflet issued and cancelled: Leopoldville 6-3-39 (1939)

Text in French at the top left, Dutch at the right.

Size: 17.8 x 22.8 cm