Kenya, Uganda & Tanganyika 1960 Die Proof, Buffalo at Ngorongoro Crater

Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika · 1960 · None (Proof)

This is a De La Rue die proof for a definitive stamp issued for Kenya, Uganda, and Tanganyika. The design features a powerful African buffalo standing before the scenic backdrop of the Ngorongoro Crater. The proof is in black on white card, showcasing the intricate detail of the engraving before the final color and denomination were added.

This proof represents the final issues for the combined postal administration of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanganyika before they achieved independence and began issuing their own separate stamps in the early 1960s.