Rhodesia Philately: 1968 Matabeleland (1893-1968) – 3d Raising the Flag

This stamp depicts the raising of the British South Africa Company flag on the 4th November, 1893, near the deserted kraal of Lobengula, the last of the Matabele kings. The kraal was called Gu’Bulawayo, from which the present City of Bulawayo derives its name. Details Designer: Rose Martin Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.)…

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Rhodesia Philately: 1968 Matabeleland (1893-1968)

Details Date of Issue: 4 November 1968 Date Withdrawn: 28 February 1969 Date Invalidated: 1 March 1972 Designer: Rose Martin Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia Process: Lithography Paper: Chromo with creamy/brown gum Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders:  1A 1A 1A (3d & 1/6d) 1A 1A 1A 1A (9d) Sheet: R10 x 6 (60 stamps) Quantity:…

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Rhodesia Philately: 1968 Dual Currency (III)

Details Date of Issue: 11 March 1968 Date Withdrawn:  Date Invalidated:  Designer: Victor Whiteley Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia Process: Lithography Paper: Chromo with creamy/brown gum Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders:  1A 1A 1A 1A (1s6d/15c) 1A 1A 1A (2s/20c) Sheet: R6 x 10 (60 stamps) Quantity:  Subjects 1s6d/15c – Ansellia Orchid 2s/20c – Aloe…

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Rhodesia Philately: 1968 Dual Currency – 2s/20c Aloe

Details Subject: Aloe Date of Issue: 11 March 1968 Date Withdrawn:  Date Invalidated:  Designer: Victor Whiteley Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia Process: Lithography Paper: Chromo with creamy/brown gum Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders: 1A (Violet) 1A (Vermilion) 1A (Dull Green) Sheet: R6 x 10 (60 stamps) Quantity:  Sheet Numbers

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Rhodesia Philately: 1968 Dual Currency – 1s6d/15c Ansellia Orchid

Details Subject: Ansella Orchid Date of Issue: 11 March 1968 Date Withdrawn:  Date Invalidated:  Designer: Victor Whiteley Printer: Mardon Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., Salisbury, Rhodesia Process: Lithography Paper: Chromo with creamy/brown gum Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders: 1A (Deep Green) 1A (Sage Green) 1A (Vermilion) 1A (Yellow) Sheet: R6 x 10 (60 stamps) Quantity:  Sheet Numbers

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