Christian Dior designed by John Galliano – Miniature Sheet of Gibraltar 1997.
John Galliano (born 28 Nov 1960) is a Gibraltar born British fashion designer who was head designer for French fashion companies Givenchy (July 1995- Oct 1996) Christian Dior(Oct 1996-Mar 2011) and his own label John Galliano (1988-2011). He was named British designer of the Year four times.
Gibraltar issued a Miniature sheet (1.20 Pounds) on Christian Dior Haute Couture Collections Spring Summer 1997 designed by John Galliano on 24 October 1997.
1.20 Pounds – Pink Dior Dress by John Galliano.
GIBRALTAR MS 1997- CHRISTIAN DIOR DESIGNED BY JOHN GALLIANO.
Christian Dior dresses by John Galliano – Stamps of Gibraltar 1997.
John Galliano (born 28 Nov 1960) is a Gibraltar born British fashion designer who was head designer for French fashion companies Givenchy (July 1995- Oct 1996) Christian Dior(Oct 1996-Mar 2011) and his own label John Galliano (1988-2011). He was named British designer of the Year four times.
Gibraltar issued a Miniature sheet and stamps on Christian Dior dresses by John Galliano on 24 October 1997. The stamps were issued as Se-tenant pairs.
Miniature Sheets on Ornaments (Gyencha) of Bhutan 2014.
Two miniature sheets were issued by Bhutan on 17 Dec 2014 on Ornaments (Gyencha) of Bhutan. Miniature Sheet with one stamp of 80 Nu and a miniature sheet with six stamps of 20 Nu each.
Miniature sheet 80 Nu – Betel Nut Container.
BHUTAN MS 2014 – ORNAMENTS -BETEL NUT CONTAINER
Miniature Sheet Six stamps of 20 Nu each – Brooch Necklace, Bracelet, Necklace, Brooch and Earrings.
Caprivi strip in South West Africa (now Namibia) is named after German Chancellor Leo Von Caprivi ( Chancellor from 1890-94). It became part of German South West Africa in terms of Zanzibar Treaty of 1890 between the Germany and United Kingdom. It provided Germany access to Zambezi river and route to Africa’s east coast where Germany had its Colonies.
Caprivi strip is a salient of Namibia which protrudes for 450 km from the north eastern corner of Namibia. It is bordered by Botswana in the south, Angola and Zambia in the North and eastern borders are 1 km from Zimbabwe. Zambezi river forms the border with Zambia and Kwando/Chobe river forms border with Botswana.
The largest settlement is Katima Mulilo located where river Zambezi enters the strip. The area is rich in wildlife and mineral resources.
South West Africa issued a set of four stamps on Caprivi strip on 06 Nov 1986. It is cancelled at Katima Mulilo.
14c – Zambezi river. It is the main source for the economy of eastern Caprivi
20c- Stock and Crop Farming. The main cattle breed is Sanga which meat and milk and crops are maize, wheat, sorghum & watermelons
25c -Settlements- No fixed settlement in eastern Caprivi. A settlement consists of up to 30 households.
30c – Map of the strip. Caprivi strip consists of Eastern and Western Caprivi. The Western Caprivi is now a nature reserve. Eastern Caprivi is fully inhabited.
