Australia Philately: 1979 Royal South Street Society Centenary 1879-1979

The Centenary of the Royal South Street Society will be commemorated on the pre-stamped envelope being released on 24 September 1979.  The stamp area carries a 20c denomination.  The Royal South Street Society was founded on 10 July 1879 when nine young men from Ballarat, Victoria, joined together to encourage…

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Zambia Philately: 1979 International Year of the Child – 58n Kalulu and the Lion

‘Kalulu the Hare’ is the short story about Kalulu (the hare). In these stories, Kalulu tricks other animals and make them look foolish or commit foolish acts after being tricked by Kalulu (hare). Details Designer: Gabriel Ellison Printer: Questa Colour Security Printers Limited (The House of Questa) Process: Lithography Paper:  Watermark: None Perf: 14 (comb)…

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Zambia Philately: 1979 International Year of the Child – 42n How The Tortoise Got His Shell

Once upon a time the Tortoise had no shell. He was an advisor to the Chief and boasted that he was the wisest of all councillors. Growing tired of his conceit, the Chief told Tortoise to go to the border of the kingdom and spy out an enemy’s position. Jackal…

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Zambia Philately: 1979 International Year of the Child – 32n Why The Zebra Has No Horns

One folk story claims the zebra used to have horns. The gemsbok wanted to borrow one of them, but the zebra refused; however, he put his horns down when he slept because they were heavy and awkward. One night the gemsbok stole the horns, and has been proudly wearing them…

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Zambia Philately: 1979 International Year of the Child – 18n Kalulu and the Tug of War

The 18n stamp depicts the story of Kalulu (hare). Kalulu is depicted as a clever and resourceful trickster. In the story depicted, he tricks Mr Elephant and Mr Hippopotamus and into a tug-of-war. Details Designer: Gabriel Ellison Printer: Questa Colour Security Printers Limited (The House of Questa) Process: Lithography Paper:  Watermark: None Perf: 14 (comb)…

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