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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
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.



