Ghana year 1984 WWF Fauna Antelope stamps FD card set Rounding out this magnificent series of West and East African wildlife releases, the 1984 Ghana WWF set turns its attention to a legendary and elusive forest dweller: the Bongo Antelope (Tragelaphus eurycerus). Issued on July 9, 1984, this striking 4-stamp set was created in direct collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund to highlight the vulnerable status of large mammals inhabiting Africa’s dense rainforest belts. The artwork vividly captures the Bongo’s distinctive chestnut-red coat, bright white vertical torso stripes, and spiraling horns. The stamps beautifully chronicle different poses, showcasing both adults and calves hidden amidst dense foliage. Total Stamps: 4 values Scott Catalog: #927–930 Michel Catalog: #1060–1063 (Also released with highly collectible, scarcer imperforate sheet variations, listed as Mi #1111/1112) Stanley Gibbons (SG): #1116–1119 Yvert Catalog: #850–853 The Bongo Representation: The Bongo is the largest and heaviest forest antelope species. Because they are shy and largely nocturnal, they are rarely seen in the wild. This set helped bring global philatelic attention to the destruction of Ghana’s upper Guinean tropical rainforests, where the animal is strictly protected. The Peak Era of WWF Philately: The mid-1980s are widely considered the “Golden Era” of official WWF stamp production. The printing standards were exceptionally clean, using vibrant, multi-colored lithography that flawlessly displayed the classic WWF Panda emblem alongside the African fauna. Thematic High Demand: In the stamp world, “Antelopes on Stamps” is a major sub-category of the incredibly popular Fauna theme. This set bridges Ghana’s rich local postal history with international conservation efforts.