In 1974 South West Africa (now Namibia) issued the first of what was to become a series of sets depicting Local Bird Life. The set proved hugely popular with collectors and today it remains one of the most sought-after SWA sets. Overall five subsequent bird sets were issued as SWA however this is the most…
Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) began issuing stamps in its current name in 1980 and although they have issued many hundreds since then this set remains one of their more popular. This is largely due to birds remaining one of the most collected themes but also the quality of the design. The print runs on this set…
The Gambia 1978 Birds of Prey set is one of the early WWF forerunners, which today is a popular collecting subject. This was their second set highlighting the Abuko Nature Reserve, with the first being issued in 1976. Unusually for a World Wild Life Fund (WWF) set all the birds depicted are fairly common. Later…
Canada Stamps worth looking for The $1 Common Loon from 1998; beautifully engraved by Swedish artist Martin Mörck. The 1998 $1 Common Loon Whether you collect Canadian stamps in general or bird thematics this $1 stamp from 1998 is well worth tracking down. The stamp depicts the Common Loon or Great Northern Diver (Gavia immer). …
1964 Jordan Birds Air Mail Set – One to look out for. Birds on Stamps remain one of the most popular thematic areas for collectors and some sets are always in high demand. This set from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has always been popular with Bird thematic collectors. However, it is one that should…
Craig Taylor