Industry is represented by this stamp, which depicts the pouring of molten metal. Rich in iron ore reserves, Rhodesian industry stands poised to take its place among the giants of Africa. Details Designer: Rose Martin Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia Process: Lithography Paper: Chromo with brown gum Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders:…
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Rhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 1c Agriculture
Agriculture has consistently been a major contributor to the economy and the subject of this stamp, “Wheat Harvesting”, fittingly pays tribute to the dramatic break-through in wheat production in the last three years. From almost nothing to self-sufficiency in less than a decade is the ambitious programme now enthusiastically and…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 1c AgricultureRhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue
The astonishing development achieved in less than 100 years in what was virgin country is portrayed in a wide cross-section of activities ranging through the three themes of Land, Air and Water. The sweat and toil involved in this progress was necessarily supplemented with healthy recreation. This has not been…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive IssueRhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 20c Irrigation
Irrigation is the theme of this stamp, which depicts a typical irrigation canal in the Low Veld. Rhodesia has deservedly earned a high reputation in the field of water conservation. Vast areas of almost barren virgin bush are being transformed into green productive agricultural lands making significant contributions to the…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 20c IrrigationRhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 15c Power
Power, the life blood of all development, is featured on this stamp, which shows the great Kariba Dam. This is one of the world’s finest technological achievements. From its enormous transformer and generator halls spreads a vast network of more than 9,500 miles of power lines. The double-curvature concrete arch…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 15c PowerRhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 12½c Wild Life
Wild Life is the subject of this stamp, which shows a hippopotamus lazing on the surface of a river. Rhodesia is among the leading countries in the world in wild life conservation and her National Parks and Game Reserves provide a secure home for her rich fauna. Details Designer: Rose Martin…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 12½c Wild LifeRhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 10c Yachting
Recreation is represented by this stamp. With its abundant sunshine Rhodesia is ideally situated for outdoor recreation of all kinds all the year round. The stamp depicts yachting on Lake McIlwaine. Details Designer: Rose Martin Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia Process: Lithography Paper: Chromo with brown gum Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders: 1A…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 10c YachtingRhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 8c Tourism
Tourism is featured again in this stamp, which depicts the Devil’s Cataract at the Western extremity of the famous Victoria Falls. The Falls need no introduction to the international traveller. Some interesting statistics: Peak flow of water (April) 75,000,000 gallons per minute; minimum flow (October) 4,000,000 gallons per minute; mean…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 8c TourismRhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 5c Mining
Mining—the country’s first industry and now a major economic undertaking—is the subject of this stamp, which depicts simply a mine headgear. Rich in numerous minerals, Rhodesia’s mining industry is now experiencing an exciting resurgence with new discoveries of deposits ranging from gemstones to nickel. Details Designer: Rose Martin Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.)…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 5c MiningRhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 3½c Commerce
Commerce is symbolized in this stamp by a complex of buildings with a statue of the Founder, Cecil John Rhodes, in the foreground. The first government in Rhodesia was provided by a commercial organisation, the British South Africa Company, and Rhodesia’s modern history can be said to date from 1899…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1970 Second Definitive Issue – 3½c Commerce