Rhodesia Philately: 1971 Birds of Rhodesia – 2½c Half-collared Kingfisher

The Half-collared Kingfisher is shown. It is usually found along rivers and large streams at altitudes below 5,000 feet. The black bill distinguishes it from other small blue kingfishers. Details Designer: From photographs by Peter Ginn Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia Process: Lithography Paper: Chromo with brown gum Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders:…

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Rhodesia Philately: 1971 No.5 in the Famous Figures Series – Frederick Courteney Selous

Frederick Courteney Selous was born in London in the year 1851. He came of a family who were considered to be intellectuals and who had among their many interests the love of natural history. He received his education at Rugby and in Europe. At the age of 19 he left…

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