Category: Zambia

The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization aiming to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations. The UN was established after World War II with the aim of preventing future wars, succeeding the…

View More Zambia Philately: 1965 20th Anniversary of the United Nations

This stamp issue depicted the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) emblem and symbols. Details Designer:  Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. Process: Photogravure Paper:  Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders: 1A (Gold), 1A (Grey) Sheet: R12 x 5 Quantity: Cylinder Numbers

View More Zambia Philately: 1965 ITU Centenary (1865-1965) – 2/6d ITU Emblem & Symbols

This stamp issue depicted the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) emblem and symbols. Details Designer:  Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. Process: Photogravure Paper:  Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders: 1A (Gold), 1A (Purple) Sheet: R12 x 5 Quantity: Cylinder Numbers

View More Zambia Philately: 1965 ITU Centenary (1865-1965) – 6d ITU Emblem & Symbols

The creation of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) resulted from the joining of the Conventions of the International Telegraph Union (created in 1865) and the International Radiotelegraph Union (created in 1906) at Madrid in 1932. In 1947 at Atlantic City the ITU entered into an agreement with the United Nations…

View More Zambia Philately: 1965 International Telecommunication Union Centenary (1865-1965)

The stamp features the International Co-operation Year symbol with ‘Peace and Progress through Co-operation.’ Details Designer:  Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. Process: Photogravure Paper:  Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders: 1A (Gold), 1A (Ultramarine) Sheet: R12 x 5 Quantity: Cylinder Numbers Sheet Numbers

View More Zambia Philately: 1965 International Co-operation Year – 1/3d ICY Emblem

The stamp features the International Co-operation Year symbol with ‘Peace and Progress through Co-operation.’ Details Designer:  Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. Process: Photogravure Paper:  Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders: 1A (Gold), 1A (Turquoise) Sheet: R12 x 5 Quantity: Cylinder Numbers

View More Zambia Philately: 1965 International Co-operation Year – 3d ICY Emblem

Following the Second World War, the desire for an international body to aid world peace and security resulted in conferences held among the victorious powers. The outcome, the United Nations Charter, was signed at San Francisco on 26 June 1945 and subsequently ratified on 24 October that year. In 1961,…

View More Zambia Philately: 1965 International Co-operation Year

The Zambia National Tourism Bureau (ZNTB) was established in May, 1965 to market tourist attractions such as waterfalls, game parks and cultural ceremonies. One of the successful campaigns of the Bureau was the Zambia in the Sun campaign. In addition to the marketing of tourist attractions, from 1968 they also operated tours…

View More Zambia Philately: Zambia National Tourist Bureau

Details Publisher: Kingstons North Ltd Distributor: Printer: Monterey Printing & Packaging Ltd Process: Photographer: British Information Services Zambia Information Services Year: 1965 Series: 

View More Zambia Philately: Monterey Printing & Packaging Ltd (Type IV)

The Zambia Printing Company was established in 1965 by the Government of the Republic of Zambia. The entity was affiliated with Zambia Publishing Company as a holding company. Postcards Type 1B (Zambian Wildlife) Type C (Commonwealth Conference Lusaka – Zambia)

View More Zambia Philately: Zambia Printing Company