Zanzibar

Zanzibar was a British colony until it merged with Tanganyika in 1964 to form the new country of Tanzania.
For issues after 1964, see TANZANIA.

1. Universal “Multi-Value” (MV), early 1950s. [$15]

Frank with simulated perforation outer border, “ZANZIBAR” in panel at top, ornamental designs in panels at sides.

M# with “U” prefix in small boxes in lower corners.

Two meters known, U1 and U2.

TM: DC

V/F: 0.oo (U1) 00oo (U2)

NOTE: Proofs from Universal “Simplex” meter “S1” exist. This machine possibly was in use for a short time but no used examples have been reported. [$50 for proof]