During the 1960’s, Latin American countries became increasingly tourist conscious. Argentina, Brazil, the five Central American Common Market countries (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua), Ecuador, Panama and Peru established tourist incentive programs. The South American countries formed the South American Travel Organisation and created a joint fund…
View More Bahamas Philately: 1972 – Tourism Year of the AmericasAuthor: thedigitalphilatelist
Bahamas Philately: Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line was founded in 1972 by Ted Arison. To finance the venture, Arison turned to his friend Meshulam Riklis, who owned Boston-based American International Travel Service (AITS). Arison and Riklis set up the new company as a subsidiary of AITS. AITS was to market and promote the new…
View More Bahamas Philately: Carnival Cruise LineRhodesia Philately: National Gallery of Rhodesia
In 1972, the Rhodes National Gallery changed its name to the National Gallery of Rhodesia. The change was due to the National Gallery Act directing the gallery to take over the function of the Board of Trustees for the Rhodes National Gallery. References Report of the Secretary for Internal…
View More Rhodesia Philately: National Gallery of RhodesiaBahamas Philately: Dexter Press Inc (DT-92800-C Series)
Details Publisher: Distributor: Printer: Dexter Press Inc, West Nyack, New York Process: Photographer: Larry Witt Year: 1972 Series: DT-92800-C Dexter Sovereign For Sun & Fun Visit the Bahamas
View More Bahamas Philately: Dexter Press Inc (DT-92800-C Series)Rhodesia Philately: Camera Africa Safaris
Camera Africa Safaris was located in Salisbury and was established in 1972. It was a photographic safari business run by Rob and Gretl Hughes. Rob had been a ranger in the Mana Pool National Park prior to establishing his business. Daily driving safaris were provided at a cost of…
View More Rhodesia Philately: Camera Africa SafarisBahamas Philately: Tamboo Club
The Tamboo Club was located at Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands. Tamboo is said to have been the name of a small boat owned by some Florida fishermen, who owned a small house overlooking the marina. When Great Harbour Cay was developed by Lou Chesler, their house was…
View More Bahamas Philately: Tamboo ClubBahamas Philately: Dynacolor Graphics Inc
Dynacolor Graphics Inc was founded in 1971 as a four-colour speciality shop in Miami, Florida. The company’s line of business included Commercial printing and the lithographic process, producing a range of printed materials for customers throughout the United States and the Caribbean. Postcards P1200 Series P1600 Series P2300 Series…
View More Bahamas Philately: Dynacolor Graphics IncZambia Philately: 1971 Fish of Zambia – Tiger Fish (Hydrocynus vittatus)
Details Subject: Tiger Fish (Hydrocynus vittatus) Designer: Gordon Drummond Printer: John Waddington of Kirkstall Ltd, Leeds, England Process: Lithography Paper: Watermark: None Perf: 13.5 x 14 (comb) Cylinders: Printed in panes of four and separated by vertical and horizontal gutters. Divided into two panes through vertical gutter for distribution. 1C (Yellow) 1C (Magenta) 1C…
View More Zambia Philately: 1971 Fish of Zambia – Tiger Fish (Hydrocynus vittatus)Zambia Philately: 1971 Fish of Zambia – 10n Green-headed Bream (Tilapia macrochir)
Details Subject: Green-headed Bream (Tilapia macrochir) Designer: Gordon Drummond Printer: John Waddington of Kirkstall Ltd, Leeds, England Process: Lithography Paper: Watermark: None Perf: 13.5 x 14 (comb) Cylinders: Printed in panes of four and separated by vertical and horizontal gutters. Divided into two panes through vertical gutter for distribution. 1C (Yellow) 1C (Magenta) 1C (Cyan) 1C…
View More Zambia Philately: 1971 Fish of Zambia – 10n Green-headed Bream (Tilapia macrochir)Zambia Philately: 1971 Fish of Zambia – 4n Red-breasted Bream (Tilapia rendalli)
Details Subject: Red-Breasted Bream (Tilapia rendalli) Designer: Gordon Drummond Printer: John Waddington of Kirkstall Ltd, Leeds, England Process: Lithography Paper: Watermark: None Perf: 13.5 x 14 (comb) Cylinders: Printed in panes of four and separated by vertical and horizontal gutters. Divided into two panes through vertical gutter for distribution. 1C (Yellow) 1C (Magenta) 1C…
View More Zambia Philately: 1971 Fish of Zambia – 4n Red-breasted Bream (Tilapia rendalli)