The Roan Antelope (Ozanna equina equina) is a savanna antelope found in western, central, and southern Africa. The roan antelope is one of the largest species of antelope. They are similar in appearance to the sable antelope and can be confused where their ranges overlap. Named for their roan colour…
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Rhodesia Philately: A C Williams (The Philatelist)
A. C. Williams, trading as The Philatelist, was a stamp dealer, first day cover producer and philatelic supply dealer located in Salisbury. The trader was originally located at 8 Gordon Buildings on Gordon Avenue. He later moved to 12 Milnes Building, 90 Manica Road.
View More Rhodesia Philately: A C Williams (The Philatelist)Rhodesia Philately: Cape Bushbuck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus)
The Cape bushbuck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus) is a common, medium-sized bushland-dwelling, and a widespread species of antelope in sub-Saharan Africa. It is found in a wide range of habitats, such as rain forests, montane forests, forest-savanna mosaic, savanna, bushveld, and woodland. They are generally solitary, territorial browsers. Cape bushbucks have a…
View More Rhodesia Philately: Cape Bushbuck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus)Rhodesia Philately: Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya) – Rain Forest
The Rain Forest is an area of dense woodland vegetation supported and nourished by the constant spray from the Victoria Falls. Postcards 1971 – Big Game Photography (Pvt.) Ltd. (V Series – Type VA)
View More Rhodesia Philately: Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya) – Rain ForestRhodesia Philately: Animals of Rhodesia (Rhodesia National Tourist Board)
Publications Title: Animals of Rhodesia Publisher: Rhodesia National Tourist Board Printer: Unitas Press, Salisbury, Rhodesia Year: c.1965 Photographers: Big Game Photography (Pvt.) Ltd. R. A. Bourlay D. K. Brain, H. Cantle R. Creeth R. Fitt, M. Kerr, W. T. Miller D. Shacklock, Mrs. R. H. N. Smithers M. Trangmar, J.…
View More Rhodesia Philately: Animals of Rhodesia (Rhodesia National Tourist Board)Rhodesia Philately: Packaging and Printing Industries (Pvt) Ltd
Packaging and Printing Industries (Pvt) Ltd were established around c1961. They were located in Bulawayo and Salisbury. Postcards Type IA Type IB
View More Rhodesia Philately: Packaging and Printing Industries (Pvt) LtdRhodesia Philately: Fireball (Haemanthus multiflorus)
Haemanthus multiflorus (now Scadoxus multiflorus ) is a bulbous plant native to most of sub-Saharan Africa to South Africa. It is grown as an ornamental plant for its brilliantly coloured flowers, either in containers or in the ground in where the climate is suitable. There are three recognized subspecies. Strongly…
View More Rhodesia Philately: Fireball (Haemanthus multiflorus)Rhodesia Philately: Hibiscus
Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The name is derived from the Greek name ἰβίσκος (ibískos) which Pedanius Dioscorides gave to Althaea officinalis (c.40–90 AD). The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world.…
View More Rhodesia Philately: HibiscusRhodesia Philately: Blue Pansy Butterfly (Junonia oenone)
The Blue Pansy Butterfly (Junonia oenone) is a Nymphalid butterfly native to Africa. The butterfly inhabits woodland and savanna, as well as suburban parks and gardens, and occurs over the moister eastern half of South Africa. Adults may be seen throughout the year though they’re much more numerous in spring…
View More Rhodesia Philately: Blue Pansy Butterfly (Junonia oenone)Rhodesia Philately: Cycad
Cycads are seed plants that typically have a stout and woody (ligneous) trunk with a crown of large, hard, stiff, evergreen and (usually) pinnate leaves. The species are dioecious, that is, individual plants of a species are either male or female. Cycads vary in size from having trunks only a…
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