The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland existed from 1953-1963. It consisted of a semi-independent federation of 3 territories in southern Africa – the British colony of Southern Rhodesia, and the British protectorates of Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland. The reason that the federation failed was because of the strong opposition of the African people who wanted to end British rule in Africa. The federation was dissolved in 1964 soon after Northern Rhodesia had become independent as Zambia, and Nyasaland had become independent as Malawi.
The Federation issued its first stamps in 1954, with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and inscribed “RHODESIA AND NYASALAND”.
1954
Queen Elizabeth II Series
SG # 1
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 1
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 2
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 2
Used (Hinged)
SG # 3
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 3
Used (Hinged)
SG # 3a
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 4
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 4
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SG # 5
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SG # 6
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SG # 7
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SG # 7
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 8
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 9
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 9
Unused (Hinged)
SG # 10
Used (Hinged)
SG # 12
Used (Hinged)
1955
Centenary of Discovery of Victoria Falls Series
SG # 16
Used
SG # 17
Used (Hinged)
1959
Various Scenes Featuring Queen Elizabeth II
SG # 18
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SG # 19
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SG # 20
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SG # 21
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SG # 22
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SG # 23
Used
SG # 24
Used (Hinged)
SG # 24a
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SG # 25
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SG # 26
Used (Hinged)
SG # 27
Used (Hinged)
1960
Opening of Kariba Hydro-Electric Scheme Series
SG # 32
Used
SG # 33
Used (Hinged)
SG # 35
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1963
World Tobacco Congress Series
SG # 43
Used (Hinged)
Centenary of the Red Cross Series
SG # 47
Used (Hinged)
World Council of Young Men’s Service Clubs Series – Salisbury
SG # 48
Used (Hinged)
SG # 49
Used (Hinged)