Item no. S635 (stamp)
Type: stamp
Country: Wallis & Futuna
Date of issue: 20 September 1983
Catalog number: Scott C125
Stamp issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of death of JOSEPH NICÉPHORE NIÉPCE (1765 – 1833), French scientist, inventor of photography. It shows portrait of him and a graphic representation of his achievement – first ever permanent photograph.