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East African Community, Definitives - African Buffalo

Name: East African Community, Definitives - African Buffalo
Brand: Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania · 1965 · 70c

This definitive stamp features a detailed illustration of an African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer), a large and powerful bovine native to the region. The design highlights the animal's distinctive curved horns and formidable presence. The stamp was part of a series showcasing the diverse wildlife of East Africa.

Issued for joint use in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania under the East African Common Services Organization, this stamp represents a period of regional cooperation preceding the formal establishment of the East African Community.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

animals mammals wildlife buffalo definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg146

scott146

michel146

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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.