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common1945-1980
Kenya 1963 Fishing Industry
Kenya · 1963 · 40 Kenyan cents
This stamp features two native Kenyans engaged in fishing with nets, with a boat visible in the background, set against a backdrop of water and distant land.
Issued in 1963, the year of Kenya's independence, this stamp highlights the importance of the fishing industry to the newly independent nation's economy and cultural life.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Image: Post of Kenya · License: Public domain
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