On 2nd May 1967, the release of two stamps, value 3d and 6d., will commemorate the inauguration of the Zambia National Assembly Building. This imposing building provides the motif for both stamps against black on the 3d. value and green on the 6d. value. The top centre-piece of the structure…
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Zambia Philately: Caps Printing Ltd (Type I)
Although Caps Printing Ltd is not identified on the back of the card, the style and printing is similar to those issued in the KZ series of postcards and is of a similar period. Details Publisher: Distributor: Printer: Caps Printing Ltd, Great Britain Process: Photographer: Year: 1967 Series: Zambia in the Sun
View More Zambia Philately: Caps Printing Ltd (Type I)Zambia Philately: National Assembly
At the time of Zambia’s Independence in 1964, Parliament was housed in inadequate and unsuitable premises behind the Government’s Central Offices in Lusaka, commonly known as the Secretariat Area. It was, therefore, apparent at the time of independence that a more fitting Parliament building should be constructed to meet future…
View More Zambia Philately: National AssemblyZambia Philately: Caps Printing Ltd (KZ Series – Zambia Airways)
Details Publisher: Distributor: Printer: Caps Printing Ltd, Great Britain Process: Photographer: Year: 1967 Series: Zambia in the Sun – (KZ Series)
View More Zambia Philately: Caps Printing Ltd (KZ Series – Zambia Airways)Zambia Philately: 1966 University Issue – 1/3d University of Zambia
Details Designer: Gabriel Ellison Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd., London Process: Photogravure Paper: Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 Cylinders: 1A (), 1A () 1B (Green), 1B (Copper) Sheet: R5 x 12 Quantity Cylinder Numbers
View More Zambia Philately: 1966 University Issue – 1/3d University of ZambiaZambia Philately: 1966 University Issue
The University of Zambia (UNZA) is a public university located in Lusaka, Zambia. It is Zambia’s largest and oldest learning institution. The university was established in 1965 and officially opened to the public on 12 July 1966. A Provisional Council of the University of Zambia was put in place after…
View More Zambia Philately: 1966 University IssueZambia Philately: 1966 WHO New Headquarters Building – 1/3d WHO New Headquarters Building
Details Designer: Michael Goaman Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd., London Process: Photogravure Paper: Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 Cylinders: 1A (), 1A (), 1A () 1B (), 1B (), 1B () Sheet: R12 x 5 Quantity
View More Zambia Philately: 1966 WHO New Headquarters Building – 1/3d WHO New Headquarters BuildingZambia Philately: 1966 WHO New Headquarters Building – 3d WHO New Headquarters Building
Details Designer: Michael Goaman Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd., London Process: Photogravure Paper: Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 Cylinders: 1A (Gold), 1A (Blue), 1A (Red-brown) 1B (Gold), 1B (Blue), 1B (Red-brown) Sheet: R12 x 5 Quantity Cylinder Numbers Sheet Numbers Varieties
View More Zambia Philately: 1966 WHO New Headquarters Building – 3d WHO New Headquarters BuildingZambia Philately: 1966 WHO New Headquarters Building
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. The WHO was established on 7 April 1948. In 1962, construction began on a new headquarters building in Geneva. The building was opened in 1966. The new headquarters building of the World…
View More Zambia Philately: 1966 WHO New Headquarters BuildingZambia Philately: Rhodes-Livingstone Museum
The Rhodes-Livingstone Museum, Livingstone, was designed by Major W J Roberts in Spanish style and officially opened in 1951. The museum acted as the parent museum of the National Museums of Zambia. In 1966 the National Museums Board, a statutory body was created by an Act of Parliament and the…
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