Details Designer: Gyula László Vasarhelyi Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Co Ltd Process: Lithography Paper: Watermark: Multiple Crown CA Diagonal (sideways)* Perf: 14 (comb) Cylinders: Printed in panes of four by gutters, guillotined between horizontal gutter into two panes. 1A (Cyan) 1A (Yellow) 1A (Magenta) 1A (Black) : 1C (Cyan) 1C (Yellow) 1C (Magenta) 1C…
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Bahamas Philately: 1976 100th Anniversary of the First Telephone Conversation – 21c Graham Bell (1876-1976)
The 21c stamp is based on an 1876 photograph of Alexander Graham Bell. Details Designer: Gyula László Vasarhelyi Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Co Ltd Process: Lithography Paper: Watermark: Multiple Crown CA Diagonal (sideways)* Perf: 14 (comb) Cylinders: Printed in panes of four by gutters, guillotined between horizontal gutter into two panes. 1A…
View More Bahamas Philately: 1976 100th Anniversary of the First Telephone Conversation – 21c Graham Bell (1876-1976)Bahamas Philately: 1976 100th Anniversary of the First Telephone Conversation – 3c First Telephone Conversation 10 March 1976
The 3c stamp depicts Bell’s first telephone and a modern telephone. Details Designer: Gyula László Vasarhelyi Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Co Ltd Process: Lithography Paper: Watermark: Multiple Crown CA Diagonal (sideways)* Perf: 14 (comb) Cylinders: Printed in panes of four by gutters, guillotined between horizontal gutter into two panes. 1A (Cyan) 1A…
View More Bahamas Philately: 1976 100th Anniversary of the First Telephone Conversation – 3c First Telephone Conversation 10 March 1976Bahamas Philately: 1976 100th Anniversary of the First Telephone Conversation
Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) was a Scottish-born inventor, scientist and engineer who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone. He also co-founded the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) in 1885. On 7 March 1876, Alexander Graham Bell, scientist, inventor and innovator, received the first patent for an “apparatus…
View More Bahamas Philately: 1976 100th Anniversary of the First Telephone ConversationZambia Philately: 1976 World Forestry Day – 3n Mutondo (Julbernardia Paniculata)
Julbernardia paniculata is a medium to large tropical tree, also known as muchesa. It is widespread over the warmer parts of south tropical Africa, preferring moderately high altitudes, typically 1,000 to 1,200 metres (3,300 to 3,900 ft). It is very common over its range and is the dominant woodland tree…
View More Zambia Philately: 1976 World Forestry Day – 3n Mutondo (Julbernardia Paniculata)Zambia Philately: 1976 World Forestry Day – 10n Mpoane (Colophospermum)
Colophospermum mopane, commonly called mopane, is a tree in the legume family (Fabaceae), that grows in hot, dry, low-lying areas in the far northern parts of southern Africa. The tree only occurs in Africa and is the only species in genus Colophospermum. Its distinctive butterfly-shaped (bifoliate) leaf and thin seed…
View More Zambia Philately: 1976 World Forestry Day – 10n Mpoane (Colophospermum)Zambia Philately: 1976 World Forestry Day – 4n Mukunyu (Ficus Sycomorus)
Ficus sycomorus is a large, semi-deciduous spreading savannah tree, up to 21m that grows in high water table areas. Often found along watercourses such as streams and rivers, swamps and waterholes. The sycamore fig is sensitive to frost but can withstand some cold. It is found in afro-montane rain forests and…
View More Zambia Philately: 1976 World Forestry Day – 4n Mukunyu (Ficus Sycomorus)Zambia Philately: 1976 World Forestry Day
In November 1971, the “States members” at the 16th session of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization, voted to establish “World Forestry Day” on March 21 of each year. Details Date of Issue: 22 March 1976 Date Withdrawn: Date Invalidated: Designer: A Chimfwembe Printer: John Waddington of Kirkstall Ltd,…
View More Zambia Philately: 1976 World Forestry DayAustralia Philately: 1976 100 Years First Telephone Transmission
An 18c stamp to commemorate the centenary of the first telephone transmission is being issued on 10th March, 1976, for approximately two weeks sale at post offices and for up to twelve months sale at philatelic sales centres, providing stocks last. The stamp depicts an early telephone in use. The…
View More Australia Philately: 1976 100 Years First Telephone TransmissionRhodesia Philately: 1976 Centenary of First Telephone Transmission (1876-1976) – 3c Telephones
The 3c stamp depicts Bell’s first telephone and a modern telephone. Details Designer: M C Chase Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia Process: Lithography Paper: Chromo paper with brown gum Watermark: None Perf: 14 (comb) Cylinders: Printed in sheets of two 1A (Black) 1A (Light Blue) 1B (Black) 1B (Light Blue) Sheet: R5…
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