Pop-stars and famous singers
Between 1996 and 1997 there are several blocks issued, and also some series.
Apparently some of these blocks are made without the permission of the government of Zaïre. These were made and distributed by people who took advantage of the internal conflicts in Zaïre; these blocks were never issued, sold or used in Zaïre. They depict famous people, pop stars, movie stars, pets, wildlife, sport events and more “popular themes”. We have collected many of them, but surely there will be more.
Because this is a delicate subject we would like to take the time to find out what is exactly made, by who, and when before we announce this on this website. Of course we would like to get any information that could help to make this all clearer.
Block with nine famous singers. Each 15.000NZ
Issued: 1997
Size:
125 x 179 mm
Design:
Printing: Impressor,
From left to right:
Freddy Mercury (Born in India as Farok Bulsara, 1946-1991)
Frank Sinatra (Born in Hoboken, New Jersey as Francis Albert Sinatra, 1915-1988)
John Lennon (Born in Liverpool-England as John Winston Lennon, 1940-1980)
Sammy Davis Jr. (Born in New York City, 1925-1990)
David Bowie (Born in London as David Robert Jones, 1947)
Nat “King” Cole (Born in Motgomery-Alabama as Nathaniel Adams Coles, 1919-1965)
Madonna (Born in Bay City-Michigan as Madonna Louisa Veronica Ciccone, 1958)
Tina Tuner (Born in Brownville as Anna Mae Bullock, 1939)
Elvis Presley (Born in Tupelo-Mississippi, as Elvis Aron Presley, 1935-1977)
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John Lennon: Born in Liverpool-England as John Winston Lennon, 1940-1980.
Block with nine different images of John. Each 20.000NZ
Issued: 1997
Size:
125 x 179 mm
Design:
Printing: Impressor,
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Block with one stamp depiction a portrait of John. 105.000NZ
Issued: 1997
Size:
120 x 89 mm
Design:
Printing: Impressor,
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Elvis Presley:Born in Tupelo-Mississippi, as Elvis Aron Presley, 1935-1977
Block with nine different images of Elvis. Each 25.000NZ
Issued: 1997
Size:
125 x 179 mm
Design:
Printing: Impressor,
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Block with one stamp depiction a portrait of Elvis. 105.000NZ
Issued: 1997
Size:
120 x 89 mm
Design:
Printing: Impressor, S.A
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