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Namibian 2021 stamps – big rewards

Written by catpaw
March 29, 2021

The Namibian 2021 stamp program has 3 series to collect.  The annual program is modest, with 3 to 6 sets issued each year. Although not a large number, the stamps are a boon to wildlife thematic collectors. This year won’t disappoint with its snipes, weasels, and flowers. 

Namibia’s post office, Nampost, is well designed, making it easy to find past issues and information. The only critique I have is the lack of designer information. Each stamp comes with a First Day Cover, cancel and 3 to 4 stamps. Namibia makes up in quality what it lacks in quantity. Looking through past stamps reveals a treasure trove of Namibia’s flora and fauna. Some of the artwork is exceptional. The 2013 Antelopes are not to be missed.  The postmark alone is worth pursuing. 

Antelope 2013 Namibia

Antelope 2013 Namibia

2013 was a great year for Namibian stamps. The Beetles are wondrously shiny and gemlike. Once again, the postmark is a true collectable. 

Beetles of Namibia 2013 Beetles of Namibia 2013 Beetles of Namibia 2013

Beetles of Namibia 2013 Beetles of Namibia 2013

If you prefer history and art, then Namibia can scratch that itch as well. Previous years tap into Namibia’s history and its arts and crafts. The traditional wooden vessels set has some interesting selvedge. Blocks would look nice on display. 

Traditional Wooden Vessels 2014 Traditional Wooden Vessels 2014

Traditional Wooden Vessels 2014 Traditional Wooden Vessels 2014 

Dangers of tunnel vision in collecting 

There is more to explore at Philately Shop – Philately | NamPost – We Deliver More. Don’t pass up the chance to enjoy the beauty their stamps & cancels offer. I’m glad I broke out of my North American/European centric collecting habits. I can’t believe how much I’ve missed over the years by not looking at countries like Namibia. When I started collecting, in the mid 70s, the Internet wasn’t even a dream. We collected what we could find and that meant mostly, in my case, Canadian and UK stamps. That led to a narrow focus and I robbed myself of the chance to learn about different countries, their stamps. 

Namibian 2021 stamps for March

Birds of Namibia – Snipes

 

Postmark for Snipes of Namibia

Birds of Namibia - Snipes stamp one Namibian 2021 stampsBirds of Namibia - Snipes stamp 2Birds of Namibia - Snipes stamp 3 Namibian 2021 stamps 

Birds of Namibia - Snipes FDC

  • Greater painted- snipe
  • Great snipe
  • African snipe

 

 

3 stamps, FDC, cancel

POSTMARK PLACE: Tsumkwe

Release date: Mar. 16, 2021

 


Namibian 2021 stamps July

Barleria Flowers of Namibia 

Flowers of Namibia cancel 

BARLERIA FLOWERS OF NAMIBIA stamp 4 Namibian 2021 stampsBARLERIA FLOWERS OF NAMIBIA stamp 1

BARLERIA FLOWERS OF NAMIBIA stamp 2 Namibian 2021 stampsNamibian 2021 stamps Flowers inland registered mail 

BARLERIA FLOWERS OF NAMIBIA FDC Namibian 2021 stamps

 

Even though these plants do not have common names in Namibia, members of the genus Barleria are common in this country, particularly in the northwest
Philately Newsletter 2021-07

4 stamps, FDC, cancel

POSTMARK PLACE: Okahandja

Release date: July 14, 2021


 

Namibian 2021 stamps October

Mustelids of Namibia

Mustelids of Namibia cancel with otter head Namibian 2021 stamps

Mustelids of Namibia stamp one skunk Namibian 2021 stampsNamibian 2021 stamps Mustelids of Namibia otterMustelids of Namibia weasel Namibian 2021 stamps 

Mustelids of Namibia FDC Namibian 2021 stamps 

  • striped polecat
  • spotted-neck otter
  • African stripped weasel

 

Mustelids are small mammals distinguished by their long bodies and short legs, and scent
glands under the tail that they can use to defend themselves.
Philately Newsletter 2021-10

3 stamps, FDC, cancel

POSTMARK PLACE: Katima Mulilo

Release date: Oct. 12, 2021

 


 

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