History of Stamps

Tanzania · 1980 · 40 Cents

This stamp features a light green background with a circular inscription 'HISTORIA YA STAMPU' (History of Stamps). It showcases two historical Zanzibar stamps: an 1896 Colonial Zanzibar 2 Rupee stamp depicting a Sultan, and a 1964 First Zanzibar Post-Revolution Definitive stamp showing a revolutionary figure with a rifle against a rising sun. 'TANZANIA 40c' is printed at the bottom.

Issued by Tanzania, this stamp celebrates the rich philatelic history of Zanzibar, tracing its postal heritage from the colonial period to its post-revolutionary era. It highlights significant milestones in Zanzibar's stamp issuance.