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…
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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 Details Date of Issue: 22 March 1976 Date Withdrawn: Date Invalidated: Designer: A Chimfwembe Printer: John Waddington of Kirkstall Ltd,…
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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…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1976 Centenary of First Telephone Transmission (1876-1976) – 3c TelephonesRhodesia Philately: 1976 Centenary of First Telephone Transmission (1876-1976) – 14c Graham Bell
The 14c stamp is based on an 1876 photograph of Alexander Graham Bell. 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 Bluff) 1B (Black) 1B (Light Bluff)…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1976 Centenary of First Telephone Transmission (1876-1976) – 14c Graham BellRhodesia Philately: 1976 Centenary of First Telephone Transmission (1876-1976)
Alexander Graham Bell was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 3rd March, 1847, and studied at the University of Edinburgh and the University of London. He emigrated to Canada in 1879 for health reasons. Like his father and grandfather, young Bell had been devoting his life to educating the deaf, and…
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View More Australia Philately: 1976 100 Years First Telephone Transmission – First Day Covers No.83 & No.84 (VIC)Australia Philately: 1976 100 Years First Telephone Transmission – First Day Covers No.83 & No.84 (ACT)
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