Author: thedigitalphilatelist

Details Series: 1970 Zambian Traditional Crafts Subject: The Kuomboka Ceremony Designer: Gabriel Ellison Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Co Ltd Process: Lithography (Delacryl process) Paper:  Watermark: None Perf: 12.5 (comb) Cylinders: Printed in two panes, separated by horizontal gutters. 1B (Yellow) 1B (Black) 1B (Cyan) 1B (Magenta) 1B (Orange) : 1A (Yellow) 1A (Black)…

Details Series: 1968 New Currency Definitives Subject: Kafue Rail Bridge Designer: Gabriel Ellison Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. Process: Photogravure Paper:  Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 x 13.5 Gum: Gum Arabic (original printing) Polyvinyl Alcohol (reprint) Cylinders: 1A (Copper), 1A (Deep Blue) Sheet: 10 x 5 Quantity: Reprint:  26 November 1968 27 October 1970 Cylinders Sheet Numbers…

Details Series: 1968 New Currency Definitives Subject: Vimbuza Dancer Designer: Gabriel Ellison Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. Process: Photogravure Paper:  Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 x 13.5 Gum: Gum Arabic (original printing) Polyvinyl Alcohol (reprint) Cylinders: 1A (Copper), 1A (Deep Blue), 1A (Orange), 1A (Sepia) Sheet: 10 x 10 Quantity: Reprint: 27 October 1970 Cylinders Sheet Numbers

The Livingstone Museum was established in 1934 as the David Livingstone Memorial Museum (and later the Rhodes-Livingstone Museum). It is the largest and the oldest museum in Zambia, located in Livingstone near Victoria Falls. The Spanish colonial-style building was opened in 1951. Jock Millar, former mayor of Livingstone, requested that…

Immunisation is the process by which an individual’s immune system becomes fortified against an infectious agent (known as the immunogen). When this system is exposed to molecules that are foreign to the body, called non-self, it will orchestrate an immune response, and it will also develop the ability to quickly…

Details Series: International Year For African Tourism Subject: Defassa Waterbuck – Kafue National Park Designer: Gabriel Ellison Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd., London Process: Photogravure Paper:  Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 x 14 (comb) Cylinders: 1A 1A 1A 1A Sheet: R10 x 5 (50 stamps) Quantity: Sheet Numbers

In the 1960’s, tourism was a growing industry in Zambia, especially with the recent construction of the Kariba Dam and Lake Kariba, offering a range of water sports, fishing activities and luxury hotels. Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya) tourism had already been established during the 19th Century. Zambia was home to Kafue…

The General Post of Zambia announces the forthcoming issue of a special postage stamp to commemorate World Meteorological Day 1970. The date of issue will be 23rd March, 1970, the day designated by the World Meteorological Association. The 15 ngwee stamp shows weather satellite Nimbus III in position over the…

The General Post Office announces the forthcoming issue of a special postage stamp to commemorate the Summit Conference of Non-Aligned Nations to be opened at Lusaka on 8th September, 1970. The value is 15 ngwee and stamp will be placed on sale on 8th September, 1970. Up to 60 Nations…