One word describes the skies of Botswana - spectacular. The sunrise and sunsets are especially noticeable during the dry season when dust and smoke from bush fires combine to colour the evening sky. Summer storms, too, can bring contrasts, where clouds threatening rain can produce summer storms which unleash rolling thunder and dramatic lightning in both sheet and forked imagery. BotswanPost has beautifully combined a stamp issue and cover reflecting the "sky moods" of this fascinating country. A call went out to local photographers as well as to some chosen professionals and the results speak for themselves. Each stamp effectively combines a human element to put the natural imagery into perspective and show that Batswana continue life as always on this picturesque landscape.
First Day Cover
50 thebe
P1.00
P2.00
P10.00
Collectors Note:
Designer
Typeface, Wellington New Zealand
Printer
BDT Security Printers, Dublin, Ireland
Process
Offset Litho in 4 colours
Stamp Size
29.4mm x 44.45mm (horizontal)
Sheet
Panes of 25 x 2 single stamps
Denominations
50 thebe, P1.00, P2.00 and P10.00
Perforation Gauge
13.75 x 2
Paper
110 gsm PVA gummed stamp paper
Period of Sale
28 September, 2001 for a period of one year
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