Issued by the République Populaire du Congo in 1988, this airmail stamp commemorates the 75th anniversary of Dr. Albert Schweitzer’s arrival in Lambaréné, Gabon, where he founded his famed hospital in 1913. The design features a detailed portrait of Schweitzer, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning humanitarian and physician, set against the backdrop of the Lambaréné hospital complex. The vivid illustration captures the spirit of service and compassion that marked Schweitzer’s medical mission in equatorial Africa. Denominated at 240 francs, this stamp celebrates a remarkable legacy of humanitarian dedication.