The postcard of a desert ghost town at Kolmanskop diamond Mine in Namibia was sent to me by a South African Postcrosser. The photo is ©1998 by Gerald Hoberman. The postcard has two Republic of South Africa stamps from the 2000 Flowers, Fishes, and Butterflies definitive series. These stamps picture the Coral Rockcod and the Karoo Violet.
Namibia was formerly known as South-West Africa and was administered by South Africa for much of the twentieth century. It became independent in 1990.
Below are two stamps from the South Africa definitive series of 1954. These are from my old stamp collection. At that time South Africa was the Union of South Africa. It became the Republic of South Africa in 1961.
Below are two stamps from the South Africa definitive series of 1954. These are from my old stamp collection. At that time South Africa was the Union of South Africa. It became the Republic of South Africa in 1961.
More Information on South African Stamps:
Introduction to South Africa Philately
Exploring the Fascinating World of Stamps
South African Post Office
Introduction to South Africa Philately
Exploring the Fascinating World of Stamps
South African Post Office
I have always dreamed about seeing an African safari w/ zebras and lions for real.
ReplyDeleteSouth Africa has some marvellous stamps featuring wild animals. I have the Zebra you have shown but have not seen that lion stamp before. Great!
ReplyDeleteSouth Africa has much richness of the natural world, wonderful to see it on stamps.
ReplyDeleteI remember the zebra and the lion. My father used to work in Africa but I don't know where all his stamps went, possibly to his nephew.
ReplyDeleteThe Violtes are beautiful. thanks for the links, and thanks for participating.
ReplyDeleteThe zebra stamp is really pretty.
ReplyDeleteThose stamps with the lion and zebra are wonderful. I’ve been encouraged by your posts to have a go myself this week! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLovely collection. My favourite is the fish stamp because of the vibtant colours.
ReplyDeleteInteresting card and stamps..See my MCs from RSA and former bantustans: http://dorincard.blogspot.com/search/label/South%20Africa
ReplyDeleteOld and new are both beautiful sets!
ReplyDeleteI agree with what Bob said... there are lots of gorgeous stamps that feature wild animals. The stamps I have are cartoonish drawings of the big 5 wild animals. The animals look playful and tame :D
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