af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | sep 4, 2023 | Stamp of the day
In 1964 the common University of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland (UBLS) was established and operated until 1974 with its headquarters in Lesotho. Following that, the University of Botswana and Swaziland (UBS) functioned in Swaziland between 1975 and 1976. UBLS...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | sep 3, 2023 | Stamp of the day
The first Bechuanaland Protectorate postage stamps were produced in 1888 by overprinting stamps of British Bechuanaland. From 1897 to 1925 more British stamps were overprinted using the protectorate’s name in various layouts. In connection with Botswana’s...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | sep 2, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Botswana has produced postage stamps for national use since becoming independent on 30 September 1966. The country formerly used the stamps of the Bechuanaland Protectorate. The first independence issue of 1966 included depictions of an abattoir in Lobatse, Botswana...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | sep 2, 2023 | Stamp of the day
In the period from 1889-1890 eighteen values of newspaper stamp were issued. Todays stamp has a face value of 300 reis. CV is 1,50 $ for a cancelled copy.
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | sep 1, 2023 | Stamp of the day
In the period from 1884-1888 eight values of daily stamps were issued. Todays stamp has a face value of 20 reis. CV is 5 $ for a mint copy.
