common1945-1980

Tanzania, African Elephant

Name: Tanzania, African Elephant
Brand: Tanzania

Tanzania · 1965 · 10c

This stamp features a prominent depiction of an African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) against a plain background. It is part of the first definitive series issued by the newly formed United Republic of Tanzania. The design highlights the nation's rich wildlife heritage.

Issued in 1965, this was among the very first stamps of Tanzania following the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar in 1964. This definitive series replaced the previous colonial-era stamps and established a new philatelic identity for the independent nation.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

animals mammals elephants wildlife

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.