The Nativity is an oil painting by Italian Renaissance artist Piero della Francesca, dated to 1470–75. The painting depicts a scene from the birth of Jesus, and is one of the latest surviving paintings made by the artist before his death in 1492. Held by the National Gallery in London,…
View More Malawi Philately: 1968 Christmas – 4d The NativityAuthor: thedigitalphilatelist
Malawi Philately: 1968 Christmas
The 1968 Malawi Christmas issue depicts various Christmas-related paintings. The theme of the year was “He is the light that shines the world” (John 1: 4-9). Details Date of Issue: 6 November 1968* Date Withdrawn: Date Invalidated: Designer: Harrison & Sons Ltd London* Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd, London Process: Photogravure Paper: Watermark:…
View More Malawi Philately: 1968 ChristmasAustralia Philately: 1968 Famous Australians (Booklet)
Details Date of Issue: 6 November 1968 Withdrawn Date: Invalidated: Designer: A Cook Printer: Note Printing Branch, Reserve Bank of Australia, Melbourne Process: Recess Cylinders: Paper: Wiggins Teape with Helecon Watermark: None Perf: 14.75 x 14 (comb) Sheet: Quantity: 40,904,000 Subjects 5c Edgeworth David 5c A.B. (Banjo) Patterson 5c Albert Namatjira 5c Caroline Chisholm…
View More Australia Philately: 1968 Famous Australians (Booklet)Bahamas Philately: Meter Marks
Meter machines came to the Bahamas in 1968. The machines were provided by The Armoury Company Ltd, who had offices in Nassau and Freeport. Type 1 Type 1 has the Crown at the top of the meter mark. Type 2 Type 2 has the Crown at the bottom of the…
View More Bahamas Philately: Meter MarksRhodesia Philately: 1968 Matabeleland (1893-1968) – 1/6d Allan Wilson
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…
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1968 Matabeleland (1893-1968) – 1/6d Allan WilsonRhodesia 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 Costume