Australia

Australia Philately: 1979 Royal South Street Society Centenary 1879-1979

thedigitalphilatelist 24/09/1979

The Centenary of the Royal South Street Society will be commemorated on the pre-stamped envelope being released on 24 September 1979.  The stamp area carries a 20c denomination.  The Royal South Street Society was founded on 10 July 1879 when nine young men from Ballarat, Victoria, joined together to encourage…

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Zambia

Zambia Philately: 1979 International Year of the Child – 58n Kalulu and the Lion

thedigitalphilatelist 21/09/1979

‘Kalulu the Hare’ is the short story about Kalulu (the hare). In these stories, Kalulu tricks other animals and make them look foolish or commit foolish acts after being tricked by Kalulu (hare). Details Designer: Gabriel Ellison Printer: Questa Colour Security Printers Limited (The House of Questa) Process: Lithography Paper:  Watermark: None Perf: 14 (comb)…

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Zambia

Zambia Philately: 1979 International Year of the Child – 42n How The Tortoise Got His Shell

thedigitalphilatelist 21/09/1979

Once upon a time the Tortoise had no shell. He was an advisor to the Chief and boasted that he was the wisest of all councillors. Growing tired of his conceit, the Chief told Tortoise to go to the border of the kingdom and spy out an enemy’s position. Jackal…

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