Stamps - Fauna of the Republic of Cameroon - Ugandan Kob (Kobus kob) - Republic of Cameroon 1962 - Michel 357 - my hobby.
Greetings friends!
Today I want to continue my story about a series of postage stamps depicting the animal world of the Republic of Cameroon, issued in the same country in 1662.
As I said earlier, postage stamps from the African continent are breaking the stereotypes, lol.
I think that most people who have chosen philately as their hobby know that, usually, a series of stamps are issued on the same day.
But, this does not apply to this series.
The first two stamps, according to the Michel catalog, were issued in June 1962, and the stamp that you see today was issued in October of that same year.
This postage stamp features Ugandan Kob (Kobus kob), a very beautiful antelope with curly horns.
This is the third stamp in the series, but the last stamp from this series, which is in my collection.
I have to find 14 more stamps and complete the series.
I prefer exchanges and spontaneous purchases of stamps at flea markets. in this, there is a share of adventurism. To buy postage stamps at auction, in my opinion, is too simple a way, devoid of a sporty spirit.
Let's take a look at this interesting postage stamp.
Description of the postage stamp:
Type: Postage stamp.
Country: Republic of Cameroon.
Subject: Fauna.
Series: Fauna of the Republic of Cameroon.
Name: Ugandan Kob (Kobus kob).
Denomination of a postage stamp: 1,50 FCFA - Central African franc.
Michel's catalog code: 357.
Episode release date: October 08, 1962.
Perforation: comb 12 x 12.
Postage stamp size: 40 x 25 mm.
Circulation: ? copies.
Estimated price for a clean postage stamp: $ 0.12 - $ 0.58.
Photo: original from @barski collection.
Clean postage stamp:
Previous postage stamps from this series:
Type: Postage stamp.
Country: Republic of Cameroon.
Subject: Fauna.
Series: Fauna of the Republic of Cameroon.
Name: African Elephant (Loxodonta africana).
Denomination of a postage stamp: 1 FCFA - Central African franc.
Michel's catalog code: 356.
Episode release date: June 15, 1962.
Perforation: comb 12 x 12.
Postage stamp size: 41 x 27 mm.
Circulation: ? copies.
Estimated price for a clean postage stamp: $ 0.22 - $ 0.58.
Photo: original from @barski collection.
Clean postage stamp:
Type: Postage stamp.
Country: Republic of Cameroon.
Subject: Fauna.
Series: Fauna of the Republic of Cameroon.
Name: Moustached Guenon Cercopithecus cephus.
Denomination of a postage stamp: 0,50 FCFA - Central African franc.
Michel's catalog code: 355.
Episode release date: June 15, 1962.
Perforation: comb 12 x 12.
Postage stamp size: 41 x 27 mm.
Circulation: ? copies.
Estimated price for a clean postage stamp: $ 0.05 - $ 0.29.
Photo: original from @barski collection.
Clean postage stamp:
Important!
Please note that the cost of shipping postage stamps to other countries can be many times more expensive than the postage stamp itself, approximately $ 5.5.
I see that it is not profitable to purchase one postage stamp if, suddenly, you need to replenish your collection. It is always more profitable to purchase the entire series, and, surplus, to change, or sell.
If you decide to buy a postage stamp online, be careful. sometimes sellers use stock images. But this option is unacceptable. You need to see exactly the product that you are buying.
If you are afraid that the postage stamp sellers will want to deceive you, you are doing the right thing, do not doubt it.
To get started with this hobby, buy a good magnifying glass, tweezers with flat and thin edges and a stockbook for postage stamps, they will come in handy.
When buying postage stamps, pay special attention to the back of the postage stamp. The adhesive layer must not be damaged.
There is such an expression - How many people, so many opinions, this also applies to sellers of postage stamps. Each of them believes that his postage stamp is in perfect condition, but only you yourself can find the perfect postage stamp for yourself.
Sometimes, a small, white scrap of paper with a round stamp on it and a number inscribed in the center circle can be a very valuable postage stamp from the days when postage stamps were not printed.
To be continued!
Author @barski
Ukraine
For my publications, I do not use stock photographs, it is fundamentally important for me to use photographs that I have made with my own hands for publication and I can name them - authorial work.
