The Republic of Upper Volta, known as French Upper Volta, was part of the French Union until it became a self governing colony within the French community in 1958. It became fully independent in 1960. In 1984 the name of the country was changed to Burkina Faso by presidential decree. The Flag contains three colours, black, red and white which correspond with the three main tributaries of the Volta river, namely the Black Volta, the Red Volta and the White Volta.
The first stamps of Upper Volta in 1920 were stamps of Upper Senegal and Niger overprinted “Haute-Volte”.
1920
Touareg Series of Upper Senegal and Niger overprinted HAUTE-VOLTA
SG # 1
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 2
Unused (Hinged)
1928
Various Scenes Series
SG # 40
Unused (Hinged)
1960
Animal Masks Series
SG # 68
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 69
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 70
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 71
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 72
Unused (Hinged)
1966
Insects and Fauna Series
SG # 172
Unused (Hinged)
1971
Butterflies Series
SG # 334
Used (NH)
SG # 335
Used (NH)
SG # 336
Used (NH)