A striking engraved-design definitive from the Republic of Chad, this 5F yellow-and-black issue depicts Le Pont du Chari, the important bridge crossing the Chari River near Fort-Lamy (today N’Djamena). Beneath the bridge, the faint outline of a hippopotamus subtly emerges—an artistic nod to the wildlife of the region. This stamp belongs to Chad’s early independence-period definitives, appreciated for their bold minimalism and symbolic representation of national infrastructure and fauna. A desirable thematic piece for collectors of African architecture, bridges, river scenes, and wildlife.