Tigerfish can refer to fish from various families, and derives from official and colloquial associations of these with the tiger (Panthera tigris). However, the primary species designated by the name “tigerfish” are African and belong to the family Alestidae. The variety found in Malawi are significantly smaller. They can be…
View More Malawi Philately: 1974 35th Anniversary of Malawi Angling Society – 30t TigerfishAuthor: thedigitalphilatelist
Malawi Philately: 1974 35th Anniversary of Malawi Angling Society – 8t Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is a species of trout native to cold-water tributaries of the Pacific Ocean in Asia and North America. Some of the rivers and streams in Malawi are stocked with rainbow trout, a favorite of fly-fishing anglers. Rainbow trout are long, narrow, and silvery. They have…
View More Malawi Philately: 1974 35th Anniversary of Malawi Angling Society – 8t Rainbow TroutMalawi Philately: 1974 35th Anniversary of Malawi Angling Society
Details Date of Issue: 20 February 1974 Date Withdrawn: Date Invalidated: Designer: Sylvia Goaman Printer: Questa Colour Security Printers Ltd (House of Questa) Process: Lithography Paper: Watermark: Cockerels (sideways) Perf: 14 (comb) Cylinders: Sheet: Quantity: Subjects 3t – Largemouth Black Bass 8t – Rainbow Trout 15t – Lake Salmon 30t – Tigerfish 56t –…
View More Malawi Philately: 1974 35th Anniversary of Malawi Angling SocietyAustralia Philately: 1974 Animals – 75c Feather-tailed Glider
Details Series: 1974 Animals Subject: Feather-tailed Glider Designer: Richard Bates Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Press: Chambon Process: Multicolour photogravure Cylinders: Green – Pink – Brown – Black (printing order) Paper: KP5D unwatermarked paper incorporating helecon Watermark: None Perf: 13.5 x 13.25 (comb) Sheet: Printed in two panes of 50 stamps (R10…
View More Australia Philately: 1974 Animals – 75c Feather-tailed GliderAustralia Philately: 1974 Animals
Four examples of Australia’s distinctive fauna are depicted on a new series of long-term definitive stamps issued by the Australian Post Office on 13th February, 1974. The values and subjects are: 20c Wombat, 25c Spiny Anteater, 30c Brushtail Possum and 75c Feather-tailed Glider. All four stamps were printed in multicolour…
View More Australia Philately: 1974 AnimalsAustralia Philately: 1974 Animals – 30c Bushtail Possum
Details Series: 1974 Animals Subject: Bushtail Possum Designer: Richard Bates Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Press: Rembrandt Process: Multicolour photogravure Cylinders: Mustard – Brown – Grey – Red Paper: KP5D unwatermarked paper incorporating helecon Watermark: None Perf: 14.25 x 14.74 (comb) Sheet: Printed in two panes of 50 stamps (R10…
View More Australia Philately: 1974 Animals – 30c Bushtail PossumAustralia Philately: 1974 Animals – First Day Cover No.59 (NSW)
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View More Australia Philately: 1974 Animals – First Day Cover No.59 (NSW)Australia Philately: 1974 Animals – 25c Spiny Anteater
Details Series: 1974 Animals Subject: Spiny Anteater Designer: Richard Bates Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Process: Multicolour photogravure Cylinders: Paper: KP5D paper – chalk coated with Helecon Watermark: None Perf: 13.5 x 13.25 (comb) Sheet: Printed in two panes of 50 stamps (R10 x 5) divided by horizontal gutter. Quantity:…
View More Australia Philately: 1974 Animals – 25c Spiny AnteaterBahamas Philately: 1974 University of West Indies (1948-1973) – 18c Engineering, Arts and General Studies, Law
Details Designer: C Abbott Printer: Questa Colour Security Printers Limited (The House of Questa) Process: Lithography Paper: Watermark: Multiple St Edward’s Crown Block CA Perf: 13.5 (comb) Cylinders: Sheet: Quantity: Sheet Numbers
View More Bahamas Philately: 1974 University of West Indies (1948-1973) – 18c Engineering, Arts and General Studies, LawBahamas Philately: 1974 University of West Indies (1948-1973)
The university was founded in 1948, on the recommendation of the Asquith Commission through its sub-committee on the West Indies. The Asquith Commission had been established in 1943 to review the provision of higher education in the British colonies. Seeking to address a need for medical care, the first faculty…
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