Kilimanjaro, renowned from both books and movies, has not
had a historical eruption but still emits sulfur.
Located only 3 degrees south of the equator, one of the most
majestic mountains on Earth.
Glaciers almost on the equator.
Stamps below show examples of volcano from several reigns
when Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika were still part of the British Commonwealth.
More information on the volcano can be obtained at Volcano
World
First stamp below was issued in 1935
Next trio were issued between 1938 and 1954
Next stamps represent the 1954-59 definitives.
65¢ plate block courtesy of Ed Benson.
Next stamp represents the 1960 definitives.
The stamps below were issued December 9th, 1961 to celebrate
independent statehood.
Next stamp was issued December 9th, 1962
It depicts the national flag being raised on the summit of
Kilimanjaro
(courtesy Christo van Zyl)
Next stamp was issued March 4th, 1968
Below, same volcano, now on stamp of Tanzania
Mongolia seemed to want to get in on the act in next stamp.
Issued in 1991
Another Tanzanian stamp issued in 1993 follows.
2002 is the "Year of the Mountain".
Below is Canada contribution.
The United Nations also issued a "Year of the Mountain"
stamp of Kilimanjaro for use at its New York Office
Next is most recent acquisition.
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