First Day Covers – Nyasaland
These First Day Covers were intended for Southern Rhodesia issues but are used for Nyasaland issues.
1953 – Coronation
The African Fine Art & Book Co Last Day of Rhodesa/First Day of Zimbabwe Rhodesia The African Fine Art & Book Co produced a limited edition of 1500 pairs of covers to commemorate the Last Day of Rhodesia/First Day of Zimbabwe Rhodesia. The covers were drawn and designed by Ned Etheridge. No.1-400 were signed and…
Pre-Production Leopard Stamp Nyasaland Fig 1 Artist’s drawing in pencil by A.E. Wilson in a design close to that issued, executed on thin card (158x248mm.), marked at foot “Approved E.C. Richards, Governor – C.i.C, 21st. Dec. 1945”. Fig 2 & Fig 3 Two die proofs in purple-brown and green, one in a progressive state without…
Nyasaland Hotels and Brewery Ltd In 1946, the ownership of Ryall’s Hotel merged with Grand Beach Hotel to form the Nyasaland Hotel Company, the first corporate hotel formation. Following trends in South Africa, the company joined with a local brewery to form Nyasaland Hotels and Brewery Ltd. In the 1950’s the company built two…
Presentation Victory Issue
Malawi Decimal Overprints Malawi Details Date of Issue: 2nd September, 1970 Designer: V Whiteley Perf: 14.5 Watermark: Cockerels Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd, London Print Type: Photogravure First Day Covers
J. E. Lea (Manchester) Ltd First Day Covers – Southern Rhodesia 1937 – Coronation
