Vintage Zanzibar stamps (part of Tanzania now)

Vintage Zanzibar Heritage Stamps – Authentic Sultanate Era & Commemorative Sets

Explore the "Spice Island" of philately. From the reign of Sultan Khalifa to the 1952 definitive issues, these authentic Zanzibar stamps capture the exotic history of a legendary Indian Ocean trading hub.

Zanzibar became a British protectorate In 1890, all these stamps are from this period till the independence of 1963. This country does not exist any more so the stamps are of limited numbers and highly sought after. These sets are an ideal opportunity to add or start Zanzibar stamps collection.

Step into the vibrant history of the Zanzibar Sultanate with our curated collection of vintage stamps. Long before it became part of modern-day Tanzania, Zanzibar issued some of the most beautiful and distinct stamps in the British Commonwealth. Known for their intricate Arabic script and portraits of the reigning Sultans, these stamps reflect the island’s rich status as a crossroads of African, Arab, and British influence.

Whether you are looking for the early Thumaini issues or the post-war silver jubilee commemoratives, these sets provide a direct link to the "Spice Island's" storied past.

Select Your Collection:

Set1:Zan_Mixed £35
1896 Sultan Hamid bin Thumaini, 1899 Sultan Hamoud bin Muhammad mixed

Set2:SulHarub-1      £20
Sultan Chalifa bin Harub mixed

Set3:SulHarub-2  £20
1926 Sultan Chalifa bin Harub - Value in "CENTS" 

Set4:SulHarub-3 £20
1913 Sultan Chalifa bin Harub

Set5:SulHarub-4 £20
Sultan Chalifa bin Harub mixed

Set6:Sail £15
Classic Zanziber local dough issues.

Set7:SulHarub-6 £15
The 25th Anniversary of the Reign of Sultan Chalifa bin Harub . 

Set8:ZanComm £13
1952 Seyyed Chalif School and other motifs

Set9:Jumeirah £15
Zanzibar set of Independent (Jumeirah) stamps, Independent overprinted on 1964

Technical Specifications

• Era: Zanzibar Sultanate (Pre-Tanzania Union)

• Condition: Very Good Used (VGU).

• Authenticity: 100% genuine vintage stamps; no digital alterations or enhancements.

• Key Features: Arabic typography, Sultanate portraits, and dhow imagery.