1985 Zimbabwe Stamp Collection – Rose Rigden, UN Decade for Women, National Archives – 589+ MNH Stam

An exceptional and comprehensive 1985 Zimbabwe stamp collection featuring over 589 mint never hinged (MNH) stamps. This lot includes three significant commemorative and definitive issues, ideal for collectors, exhibitors, or dealers.

Collection Breakdown:

1. Rose Rigden Definitive Issue (1985)

Printed by Mardon Printers, Harare

• Full range from 1c to $2 in 44 blocks of 6 stamps (2 sets of 22) = 264 stamps

• Full range from 1c to $5 in 44 blocks of 4 stamps (2 sets of 22) = 176 stamps

• Total: 440 MNH stamps

• Beautiful engravings of rural Zimbabwean life and landscapes

 2. United Nations Decade for Women 19761985

• 10c: 3 blocks of 6, 3 blocks of 4, 1 loose stamp = 35 stamps

• 17c: 3 blocks of 6, 3 blocks of 4, 1 loose stamp = 35 stamps

• 26c: 3 blocks of 6, 3 blocks of 4, 1 loose stamp = 35 stamps

• Total: 105 MNH stamps

• Celebrates global and African womens contributions to society

3. Zimbabwe National Archives 19351985

• 12c, 18c, 26c, 35c each value includes:

  • 2 blocks of 6, 2 blocks of 4, and 1 loose stamp

• Total per denomination: 11 stamps × 4 = 44 MNH stamps

• Commemorates 50 years of Zimbabwes national archival preservation

Total Stamp Count:

Approx. 589 stamps (All MNH)

• Stored in clean blocks with margin color bars and printers markings

• All stamps are unused, well preserved, and ideal for resale, study, or display