1913 Zanzibar

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Country: Zanzibar (a now-defunct postal entity)

Value: 10 Rupees

Design: A traditional dhow sailing vessel with ornate frame... more

Country: Zanzibar (a now-defunct postal entity)

Value: 10 Rupees

Design: A traditional dhow sailing vessel with ornate frame

Language: English, Arabic numerals (bottom right), and the name "Zanzibar" in Roman script

Postmark: Faint purple cancellation, and the year 1914 is visible

Zanzibar issued its own stamps starting in the late 1800s when it became a British Protectorate. Many early issues were overprinted British India stamps, but by the early 1900s, they had beautifully engraved original designs like this one.

The dhow design reflects the maritime heritage of Zanzibar, which was a major trade hub for spices, ivory, and slaves between Africa, the Middle East, and India.