This denomination depicts the equestrian figure of Allan Wilson. The illustration is taken from the frieze of the memorial to the Shangani Patrol and its leader Allan Wilson, all of whom were annihilated in an heroic engagement during the Matabele War of 1893. The memorial is situated in the Matopos…
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Rhodesia Philately: 1968 Matabeleland (1893-1968) – 6d Bulawayo & City Arms
The main motif is the coat of arms of the City of Bulawayo superimposed over a view of modern Bulawayo. The City has lived up to its motto “Si Ye Pambile”, Let us go forward, as steady progress since 1893 has led to it becoming the thriving industrial and commercial…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1968 Matabeleland (1893-1968) – 6d Bulawayo & City ArmsRhodesia Philately: 1968 Matabeleland (1893-1968) – 3d Raising the Flag
This stamp depicts the raising of the British South Africa Company flag on the 4th November, 1893, near the deserted kraal of Lobengula, the last of the Matabele kings. The kraal was called Gu’Bulawayo, from which the present City of Bulawayo derives its name. Details Designer: Rose Martin Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.)…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1968 Matabeleland (1893-1968) – 3d Raising the FlagRhodesia Philately: 1968 Matabeleland (1893-1968)
Details Date of Issue: 4 November 1968 Date Withdrawn: 28 February 1969 Date Invalidated: 1 March 1972 Designer: Rose Martin Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia Process: Lithography Paper: Chromo with creamy/brown gum Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders: 1A 1A 1A (3d & 1/6d) 1A 1A 1A 1A (9d) Sheet: R10 x 6 (60 stamps) Quantity:…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1968 Matabeleland (1893-1968)Dominica Philately: 1968 National Day Overprint – 3c Sailing Canoe
Details Subject: Sailing Canoe Designer: S Scott Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. Process: Photogravure Paper: Watermark: St Edwards Crown C.A. Block (Upright) Perf: 14.5 x 14 (comb) Cylinders: Printed in sheets of two panes of fifty separated by gutter, and guilotined into two separate panes for distribution. 1A (Blue) 1A (Sepia) : 1B (Blue)…
View More Dominica Philately: 1968 National Day Overprint – 3c Sailing CanoeDominica Philately: 1968 National Day Overprint – 14c Traditional Costume
Details Subject: Traditional Costume Designer: S Scott Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. Process: Photogravure Paper: Watermark: St Edwards Crown C.A. Block (Upright) Perf: 14 x 14.5 (comb) Cylinders: 1B (Red) 1B (Sepia) 1B (Greenish-Yellow) 1B (Blue) Sheet: R10 x 5 (50) Quantity: Cylinder Numbers
View More Dominica Philately: 1968 National Day Overprint – 14c Traditional CostumeDominica Philately: 1968 – 1963 Definitive Series (National Day Overprint)
Details Date of Issue: 3 November 1968* Date Withdrawn: 31 January 1969 Date Invalidated: Designer: S Scott Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. Process: Photogravure Paper: Watermark: St Edwards Crown C.A. Block (Upright) Perf: Comb 14 x 14.5 (vert) 14.5 x 14 (horiz) Cylinders: 1A (2c) 1A 1A (3c) 1A 1A 1A (1c) 1B 1B 1B 1B…
View More Dominica Philately: 1968 – 1963 Definitive Series (National Day Overprint)Bahamas Philately: 1968 14th Parliamentary Conference – 12c Local Straw Market
A brimful of hats, varied enough to interest even Hedda Hopper, hangs from the native stalls of Nassau’s Straw Market waiting for a place on some visitor’s head in the sun. Just as coconut, palmetto and other species of palm cast a gentle shade on these islands, so the colourful…
View More Bahamas Philately: 1968 14th Parliamentary Conference – 12c Local Straw MarketBahamas Philately: 1968 14th Parliamentary Conference – 10c Bahamas Mace with Big Ben
The Bahamas Mace, the symbol of parliamentary authority, is 165 years old. On a day that became historic, April 27, 1965, a Progressive Liberal Party member was expelled from the House of Assembly for talking too long during a debate. In a dramatic move “to show we are not afraid”…
View More Bahamas Philately: 1968 14th Parliamentary Conference – 10c Bahamas Mace with Big BenBahamas Philately: 1968 14th Parliamentary Conference – 15c Local Horse-Drawn Surrey
What is a visit to Nassau without a ride in a Surrey? Something surely will be missing. This is one of the things the tourist comes for. A little slowing down of pace. You will find the surreys under the trees of Rawson Square, or in Frederick Street North. They…
View More Bahamas Philately: 1968 14th Parliamentary Conference – 15c Local Horse-Drawn Surrey