Author: James Gavin

Zambia

Zambia Philately: 1965 1st Anniversary of Independence – 2/6d Tithonia Diversifolia

James Gavin 18/10/1965

Tithonia diversifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America but has a nearly pantropical distribution as an introduced species. Depending on the area they may be either annual or perennial. It has shown great potential in raising the soil…

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Zambia

Zambia Philately: 1965 1st Anniversary of Independence – 1/3d Clematopsis

James Gavin 18/10/1965

The genus Clematopsis is in the family Ranunculaceae in the major group Angiosperms (Flowering plants). Two species of Clematopsis are native to Zambia. Details Designer: Gabriel Ellison Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd, London Process: Photogravure Paper:  Watermark: None Perf: 14 x 13.5 Cylinders: 1A (Yellow), 1A (Purple), 1A (Sepia Sheet: R6 x 10 Quantity:…

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Zambia Philately: 1965 1st Anniversary of Independence – 6d Independence Stadium

James Gavin 18/10/1965

Independence Stadium was opened in 1964 in Lusaka, Zambia. On midnight of 23 October 1964, the stadium was host to Independence celebrations where the green, red, orange and black flag with a fish eagle, designed by Gabriel Ellison, was hoisted at 12.01am on 24 October 1964 to the national anthem…

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Zambia

Zambia Philately: 1965 1st Anniversary of Independence – 3d State House

James Gavin 18/10/1965

The State House (also known as Government House) is located in Lusaka and was opened in 1935 as the official residence of the Governor of Northern Rhodesia. The building was designed by renowned British architect Sir Walcot who famous for designing government buildings in South Africa. The building was funded…

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Australia

Australia Philately: 1965 50th Anniversary of the Death of Lawrence Hargrave

James Gavin 04/08/1965

Details Date of Issue: 4 August 1965 Withdrawn Date:  Invalidated:  Designer: George Hamori Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia Process: Photogravure Cylinders: Sepia – Yellow Brown – Purple – Black Paper: Wiggins Teape – chalk-coated with Helecon Watermark: None Perf: 13.25 x 13.5 (comb) Sheet: R12 x 4 (48 stamps) Quantity: 37,324,320 Sheet Number

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Bahamas

British Overseas Airway Corporation: 1965 First Flight – Vickers Super VC10

James Gavin 01/04/1965

On 1 April 1965 the British Overseas Airway Corporation (BOAC) operated the first Vickers Super VC10 service between London and New York. On 30th April, the Super VC-10 began flying the New York to Nassau and Nassau-Jamaica routes three times weekly. First Flight Covers 92 covers were postmarked at Nassau…

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