The Gambia, in West Africa, is renowned around the world as a bird watcher’s paradise. In the early part of this century, thousands of ornithologists came to observe dazzlingly plumed birds. The avifauna of the Gambia include a total of 620 species, two of which have been introduced. The country,…
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Rhodesia Philately: 1966 Independence Definitive Issue – 6d Flame Lily
Details Series: 1966 Independence Definitive Issue Subject: Flame Lily Designer: Victor Whiteley Printer: Harrisons and Sons Ltd, London Overprint: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia Process: Photogravure Paper: White paper with clear gum Watermark: None Perf: 13.5 x 13 (comb) Cylinders: 1A 1A 1A Sheet: R6 x 10 (60 stamps) Quantity:
View More Rhodesia Philately: 1966 Independence Definitive Issue – 6d Flame LilyMalawi Philately: 1966 Butterflies of Malawi
Details Date of Issue: 15 February 1966 Date Withdrawn: 15 May 1966 Date Invalidated: Designer: Victor Whitely Printer: Joh. Enschedé En Zonen Hollande Process: Photogravure Paper: Watermark: None Perf: 3.5 (comb) Cylinders: Sheet: R10 x 6 (60) Quantity: Subjects 4d Papilo ophidicephalus mkuwadzi 9d Papilo magdae 1/6d Epamera handmani 3s Amauris crawshayi 5/7d Miniature Sheet
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Bundaberg Post Office is located on the corner of Bourbong Street and Barolin Street, Bundaberg. It was constructed in 1891. 1970 Bundaberg became a first day of issue postmarker office on 11 February 1970. Bundaberg became a Philatelic Sales Centre on 1 July 1970. 1975 1976
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The Chatswood post office was constructed between 1965-66. It replaced the old Federation-style building which was built in 1903. 1970 1971 1973 1976 1978
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Rockhampton Post Office was located at 80 East Street, Rockhampton, Queensland. It was designed by George St Paul Connolly and built from 1892 to 1896 by Dennis Kelleher. The Rockhampton Post Office ceased functioning as the main post office in Rockhampton in May 1997. 1970 Rockhampton became a first day…
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Australia Philately: Mosman (2088)
1978 Mosman became a Limited Philatelic Sales Centre in 1978.
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A new Coorparoo Post Office, constructed at a cost of £13,000, was officially opened on 15 November 1950 by Malcolm McColm, Federal Member for Bowen. 1971 References “500 WAIT TO GET ‘PHONES” The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 – 1954) 16 November 1950: 5.
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A new Pymble post office was opened in 1975 replacing a 1902 building. 1972 1973 1975
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