A striking World War II–era provisional issue from Madagascar, this stamp shows the colony’s traditional geometric motifs and a central traveler’s palm, symbolizing the island’s identity. Originally printed as a 5 centimes issue, it was later surcharged to 60 centimes in bold red and additionally marked “France Libre” following Madagascar’s alignment with the Free French forces in 1942. The overprint makes this a historically important occupation-period variety. Collectors value this issue for its bold design, wartime postal relevance, and clean, contrasting surcharge.