Zambia Philately: 1970 Zambian Traditional Crafts – 3n Ceremonial Axe

  Details Designer: Gabriel Ellison Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Co Ltd Process: Lithography (Delacryl process) Paper:  Watermark: None Perf: 14 (comb) Cylinders: Printed in four panes, separated by vertical and horizontal gutters, and guillotined through vertical gutter for distribution. 1B (Yellow) 2B (Black) 1B (Blue) 2B (Reddish Mauve) : 1A…

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Rhodesia Philately: 1970 No.4 in the Famous Figures Series – Mother Patrick

Mother Patrick Mary Anne Cosgrave (22 May 1863 – 31 July 1900) was an Irish Dominican nun, pioneer nurse in Rhodesia, educationist, and prioress. In Salisbury, Cosgrave organised the first hospital, which was located in a series of grass huts and tents before a purpose-built hospital was built in 1895. She…

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Bahamas Philately: 1970 Christmas – 15c The Adoration of the Shepherds (Detail) – Sch. of Seville

The 15c depicts the Adoration of the Shepherds by the School of Seville. It is still not certain who painted it but it was most likely a prominent Spanish artist as several copies survive in Spain. In the painting, the Virgin Mary gently lifts her new-born son while Saint Joseph,…

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