Lot of 12 Venda First Day Covers | 1979–1983 | Independence, Birds, Baobab, Music, Writing, Flora &

Lot of 12 Venda First Day Covers | 19791983 | Independence, Birds, Baobab, Music, Writing, Flora & Fauna

This lot features 12 original Venda First Day Covers (FDCs) issued between 1979 and 1983, highlighting the cultural, botanical, and historical richness of the former Venda homeland. Each cover is beautifully illustrated with corresponding stamps and clear postmarks, making this a valuable find for philatelists and collectors of Southern African postal history.

• 1979 Venda Independence (Onafhanklikheid) Historic nationhood issue

• 1983 Migratory Birds Striking artwork of African birdlife

• 1982 Adansonia digitata The iconic African Baobab tree

• 1981 Cynorkis kassnerana Rare Venda orchid issue

• 1983 History of Writing (Set 2) Featuring ancient scripts and tools

• 1982 History of Writing (Set 1) Early communication evolution

• 1981 Musical Instruments of Venda Celebrating indigenous sound

• 1982 Shayandima Town Development Urban and social growth theme

• 1982 Hyperolius marmoratus taeniatus Vuwani frog species

• 1983 Subtropical Fruit Bright, colourful stamps of regional produce

• 1983 Syzygium cordatum Mutu tree issue Local botanical interest

Pre-owned vintage condition. All covers have original stamps and are postmarked. Minor age-related wear or foxing may be visible on some covers. See image for detail.

This is a well-rounded thematic collection perfect for building a Venda-specific portfolio or for collectors interested in Southern African history, wildlife, and culture.