The stamp used is of 3 ngwee denomination and the design incorporates the Human Rights symbol and the words “International Human Rights Year” against a background featuring a series of children’s heads. Colours are light blue, gold, black and white. Details Designer: Gabriel Ellison Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd., London Process: Photogravure…
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Zambia Philately: 1968 United Nations Day
The General Post Office of Zambia announces the issue of three postage stamps to commemorate United Nations Day 1968. The first day of issue will be 23rd October and the stamps will be on sale on this date at Post Offices and Postal Agencies in Zambia. The following three special…
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Details Date of Issue: 16 October 1968 Withdrawn Date: Invalidated: Designer: Erica McGilchrist, Melbourne Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Process: Photogravure Cylinders: Yellow-Green – Mauve – Brown – Black Paper: Wiggins Teape – chalk coated with Derby luminescence Watermark: None Perf: 13.5 x 13.25 (comb) Sheet: Printed in two panes of 50 stamps…
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Details Publisher: Distributor: Printer: Process: Photographer: Year: 1968 Series:
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Details Series: 1968 Olympic Games Mexico Subject: Sunstone Symbol & Mexican Flag Designer: Harry Williamson Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia Process: Photogravure Plates: Paper: Wiggins Teape – chalk coated with Helecon Watermark: None Perf: 13 x 13.5 (comb) Sheet: Printed in two panes of 50 stamps (R10 x 5) divided by vertical…
View More Australia Philately: 1968 Olympic Games Mexico – 25c Sunstone Symbol & Mexican FlagAustralia Philately: 1968 Olympic Games Mexico – 5c Sunstone Symbol & Athlete
Details Series: 1968 Olympic Games Mexico Subject: Sunstone Symbol & Athlete Designer: Harry Williamson Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia Process: Photogravure Plates: Paper: Wiggins Teape – chalk coated with Helecon Watermark: None Perf: 13.5 x 13 (comb) Sheet: Printed in two panes of 50 stamps (R5 x 10) divided by horizontal gutter. Quantity: 31,200,000…
View More Australia Philately: 1968 Olympic Games Mexico – 5c Sunstone Symbol & AthleteAustralia Philately: 1968 Olympic Games Mexico
Details Date of Issue: 2 October 1968 Withdrawn Date: Invalidated: Designer: Harry Williamson Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia Process: Photogravure Plates: Paper: Wiggins Teape – chalk coated with Helecon Watermark: None Perf: 5c – 13.5 x 13 (comb) 25c – 13 x 13.5 (comb) Sheet: 5c – Printed in two panes of…
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Bahamas had three athletes compete in field events including High Jump, Triple Jump and Long Jump. Details Designer: Printer: Harrison and Sons Ltd Process: Photogravure Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 x 13.5 (comb) Cylinders: 1A (Deep Blue), 1A (Green), 1A (Dark Brown), 1A (Red), 1A (Yellowish-Orange) Sheet: R5 x 10 Quantity: Sheet Numbers References Wikipedia: Bahamas at…
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Bahamas had nine athletes compete in track events including 100m, 200m, 400m and 4x100m relay. Details Designer: Printer: Harrison and Sons Ltd Process: Photogravure Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 x 13.5 (comb) Cylinders: 1A (Olive Green), 1A (Red), 1A (Brown), 1A (Purple) Sheet: R5 x 10 Quantity: Sheet Numbers References Wikipedia: Bahamas at the 1968 Summer Olympics
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Bahamas had six athletes compete in the sailing events Finn, Star and Dragon. Details Designer: Printer: Harrison and Sons Ltd Process: Photogravure Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 x 13.5 (comb) Cylinders: 1A (Purple), 1A (Blue), A1 (Greyish-Olive) Sheet: R5 x 10 Quantity: Sheet Numbers References Wikipedia: Bahamas at the 1968 Summer Olympics
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