Rhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 2c Industry

Industry is represented by this stamp, which depicts the pouring of molten metal. Rich in iron ore reserves, Rhodesian industry stands poised to take its place among the giants of Africa.

Details
  • Designer: Rose Martin
  • Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia
  • Process: Lithography
  • Paper: Chromo with brown gum
  • Watermark: None
  • Perf: 14.5 (comb)
  • Cylinders:
    • 1A (Dark Brown) 1A (Orange) 1A (Yellow) 1A (Grey)
    • 1B (Dark Brown) 1B (Orange) 1B (Yellow) 1B (Grey)
  • Sheet: 10 x 10 (100)
  • Quantity:
    • 1st Printing – 26,300,000 (Sheet No. 001-131,500)
    • 2nd Printing – 6,860,000 (Sheet No. 131,500-165,800)
    • 3rd Printing – 10,400,000 (Sheet No. 165,801-217,800)
    • 4th Printing – 9,700,000 (Sheet No. 217,801-266,300)
    • 5th Printing – 19,220,000 (Sheet No. 266,301-362,400)
  • Reprints:
    • 10 May 1971 (2nd Printing)
    • 4 October 1971 (3rd Printing)
    • 27 March 1972 (4th Printing)
    • 1 January 1973 (5th Printing)
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