A 6c stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force was issued on 9th June, 1971. It was designed by Mr. Ray Honisett, of Melbourne, a well-known aircraft illustrator, whose work includes commissions for the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Mr. Honisett also designed the two first day…
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Australia Philately: 1971 Royal Australian Air Force (1921-1971) – First Day Covers No.25 & No.26 (TAS)
Australia Philately: 1971 Royal Australian Air Force (1921-1971) – First Day Covers No.25 & No.26 (SA)
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Details Publisher: Picture-Point Publications, New York, N.Y.,= Distributor: Printer: Dexter Press Inc, West Nyack, New York Process: Photographer: Year: 1971 Series: 90400-B
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View More Australia Philately: 1971 Royal Australian Air Force (1921-1971) – First Day Covers No.25 & No.26 (VIC)Rhodesia Philately: 1971 Birds of Rhodesia – 8c Red-eyed Bulbul
Of the three species of “Toppie” found in Southern Africa, this is probably the most handsome, with its red eye ring and the marked contrast between head and breast. It is a bird of the drier areas where it may collect in large numbers at water or food sources. Like…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1971 Birds of Rhodesia – 8c Red-eyed BulbulRhodesia Philately: 1971 Birds of Rhodesia – 7½c Carmine Bee-eater
This beautiful bee-eater is easily distinguished by its colour. It gathers in large flocks to breed in colonies in river banks. During the day the birds from the colony disperse over a wide area to feed, and they may be seen hawking insects from a perch near the top of…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1971 Birds of Rhodesia – 7½c Carmine Bee-eaterRhodesia Philately: 1971 Birds of Rhodesia – 5c Golden Breasted Bunting
The subject is the Golden-breasted Bunting, which is found throughout Rhodesia but which is less numerous in higher areas. It is a bird that can become very tame. Details Designer: From photographs by Peter Ginn Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia Process: Lithography Paper: Chromo with brown gum Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders: Printed…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1971 Birds of Rhodesia – 5c Golden Breasted BuntingRhodesia Philately: 1971 Birds of Rhodesia – 25c Wattled Plover
A Wattled plover is shown. These birds are found near water, particularly where marshy conditions exist, throughout Rhodesia but usually above 3,000 feet. The plaintive call is distinctive. Details Designer: From photographs by Peter Ginn Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia Process: Lithography Paper: Chromo with brown gum Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders: Printed…
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