A diverse and beautifully preserved collection of over 60 First Day Covers (FDCs), official stamped postcards, and commemorative issues from Zimbabwe (19821996). This historically rich set includes key events in the nations early development, definitive issues, natural heritage themes, and international celebrations.
Chronological Listing of Contents:
Discovery of the Tubercle Bacillus (Rose Martin)
75th Anniversary of World Scouting
1983
Definitive Issue Bundi Falls
Communications Year
30th World Ploughing Contest
Commonwealth Day
1984
International Trade Fair
XXIII Olympiad
Heroes Days
1985
Introduction of Vending Machine Postage Labels
Decade for Women
Earth Satellite Station, Mazowe
Steam Safaris 4 x First Day Postcards (9c, 11c, 17c, 30c)
Steam Safaris First Day Cover
Second Definitive Issue x2
National Archives of Zimbabwe (19351985)
1986
Centenary of Motoring First Day Cover
Centenary of Motoring 6 x Stamped Postcards (Series II 10c, 12c, 17c, 26c, 35c, 40c)
6th Anniversary of Southern African Development
8th Non-Aligned Summit
Moths of Zimbabwe
1987
Owls of Zimbabwe
Child Survival
1990
Centenary of Harare (18901990)
3rd Definitive Issue Natural Resources
3rd Definitive Issue Culture & Artefacts
3rd Definitive Issue Transport & Communication
36th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
1991
CHOGM Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
1992
Edible Mushrooms of Zimbabwe
Animals of Prey
Birds of Zimbabwe
1993
Owls of Zimbabwe Series 1
Orchids of Zimbabwe
Minerals of Zimbabwe
Household Pottery
1994
Fish of Zimbabwe
Export Flowers
Christmas 1994
Centenary of Bulawayo (18941994)
1995
Insects of Zimbabwe
United Nations 50th Anniversary
6th All Africa Games
Agriculture
4th Definitive Issue Mining
4th Definitive Issue Historic Monuments & Landmarks
1996
Dams of Zimbabwe
Flowering Indigenous Trees
Wood Carvings
Scenic Views of Zimbabwe
What You Get:
60+ First Day Covers and Official Postcards
Themes include: Political History, National Events, UN and Commonwealth, Nature & Wildlife, Postal Heritage
Includes definitive issues, multi-part postcard sets, and UN/CHOGM commemorations
Excellent crossover for collectors of African history, natural heritage, thematic, and philatelic art
Condition:
All items are genuine and original.
Vibrant artwork and well-kept cards in very good condition
