My Philatelic GEM of the Day !

[philactica]

Hi Collectors !

This is my choice of a philatelic Gem for today !

Scarce WHO FDC with complete set, scarce 4n "WASHING the BABY" on FDC, SG199-202. only a small quantity of the 4n value were produced and distributed lacally in Zambia.



Other sets mint or used may be viewed via link below.

EyH !

[philactica]

The Pitcairn Bounty Bible.



An additional 4d issue SG5b with First Day cancellation additional inscriptional block of four.

To the ardent collector the price is negligible !

EyH !

[philactica]

Hi Bird Collectors,

The Wattle Crane - Because of its 'wattles' under the 'chin'.

Special 1993 limited issue because of the security perforations.



A fine block to add to your collection.

EyH

[philactica]

Hi variety Collectors,

The 1996 Buffalo in the top row of an Uncut Sheet that was not used for Booklets.



Erich

[philactica]

'Wing Margins' are much wider perforated stamps mostly found on values in the early years up to 1900 and lesser beyond.

Fine used copies even on Cover is the collectors item with clear Postmark - Town &date. This 4d Orange Free State Item (SG19) was issued in 1878.



Erich

[zendo111176]

'Wing Margins' are much wider perforated stamps mostly found on values in the early years up to 1900 and lesser beyond.

Fine used copies even on Cover is the collectors item with clear Postmark - Town &date. This 4d Orange Free State Item (SG19) was issued in 1878.



Erich

Hi Erich,
Where this stamp from?What is the meaning of Orange Free State,name of the place?

Pui
Enjoy Your Hobby

[philactica]

Hi Pui,

Orange Free State was one of the provices, similar to Natal, Cape of Good Hope & Transvaal of the Union of South Africa. You would find all detail under South Africa in the catalogues. Historically Break-away republics from the Cape of Good Hope. Establishing they own Republics Transvaal & Orange Free State plus a few smaller short lived states. Because of Victoria and greed for Gold and Diamonds for the Empire.

Erich

[zendo111176]

Hi Pui,

Orange Free State was one of the provices, similar to Natal, Cape of Good Hope & Transvaal of the Union of South Africa. You would find all detail under South Africa in the catalogues. Historically Break-away republics from the Cape of Good Hope. Establishing they own Republics Transvaal & Orange Free State plus a few smaller short lived states. Because of Victoria and greed for Gold and Diamonds for the Empire.

Erich

Hi Erich,

Thanks for the information.

Pui
Enjoy Your Hobby

[zendo111176]

Hi Erich,

The other name of Orange Free State is Orange River Colony. Correct me if I am wrong.


Pui
Enjoy Your Hobby

[Irish Fusilier]

you are correct, but it was a term only used by the British and nobody else,