Westminster Stamp Co.: First Day Covers – Northern Rhodesia
Westminster Stamp Co.
First Day Covers – Northern Rhodesia
Last Day of Northern Rhodesia 23 October 1964 The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland was formally dissolved on 31 December 1963, and the country became the independent Republic of Zambia on 24 October 1964, with Kaunda as President. Zambia became the first country ever to change its name and flag between the opening and closing ceremonies…
Selfridges First Day Covers – Northern Rhodesia 1938 – George VI Definitive Issue 1937 – Coronation
Hotel Edinburgh Kitwe The Hotel Edinburgh was built and opened in 1960 just before independence. The hotel continues to trade today. Contributors James Gavin
Northern Rhodesia 1949 – George VI Air Letter Details Date of Issue: 1949 Date Withdrawn: Date Invalidated: Designer: Printer: Process: Paper: Bluish Watermark: N/A Control: Quantity: FB
Suburban Stamp Co. First Day Covers – Southern Rhodesia 1937 – Coronation
12th Postal Union Congress 5 July, 1947 The Postal Union Congress is the main international meeting of the Universal Postal Union, used to discuss various issues affecting international postal services, such as legislation, the political climate, and other strategic issues. The first congress was held in Bern, Switzerland in 1874, and was attended by delegates…