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Denmark, Iceland, Bornholm & Schleswig-Holstein Map (1867)

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If you enjoyed this article, you might also like... Norway, Sweden & Denmark Map (Lincoln Stamp Album 1899) Stamps of Denmark: The First Issues (1851) Denmark Stamps for the Moderate Specialist (1926) Read full postal service article: The Philatelic Database - Archive of Stamp Collecting Articles Tags: philatelic database, Schleswig, schleswig holstein map

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70 Years of Progress in the Railway Post Office (1933)

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This historic picture postcard was prepared for the 1933 Century of Progress Exhibition in Chicago. It shows two interesting images. On the left a car like this on July 28,1862, en route from West Quincy to St. Joseph, Missouri, over what is now a part of the Burlington main line from Chicago to Kansas City [...]

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Stamps of Cambodia: Cambodian Temples Issue (1966)

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This first day cover shows the five attractive stamps depicting Cambodian temples issued February 1, 1966. They were recess printed and pictured the temples at Preah Ko (3r) designed by Pheulpin, Baksei Chamkrong (5r) designed by Hertenberger, Banteay Srei (7r) designed by Gauthier, Angkor Vat (9r) designed by Monvoisin and Bayon (12r designed by Mazelin. [...]

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The Stamp Collector in Chief

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A stamp collector since childhood, Franklin Roosevelt designed postage stamps to help promote his presidential agenda. Read more about FDR at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-cu… If you enjoyed this article, you might also like... President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882-April 12, 1945) United States Postal Service Postal Service Savings Bank Contained Stamp Booklet Read full postal service [...]

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Postal Service Board Recognizes Postmaster General Potter

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WASHINGTON — Today marked Postmaster General John E. Potter's last appearance before the Postal Service Board of Governors in open session. Read full postal service article: USPS News Tags: article, postmaster general john, service, USPS, postal service board, appearance

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Postmaster General John E. Potter to Retire

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WASHINGTON — After nearly 10 years as U.S. Postmaster General and CEO of the U.S. Postal Service, John E. Potter today announced that he will retire on Dec. 3, after 32 years of service. Read full postal service article: USPS News Tags: postmaster general john, u s postmaster, article, service

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Board of Governors to Meet Feb. 9 in Washington, DC

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WASHINGTON -- The Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service will meet Feb. 9 at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW. Read full postal service article: USPS News Tags: service, enfant plaza sw, u s postal service

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2008 International Autumn Philatelic Exhibition in Paris (Video)

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December 2008 – Paris, France: Despite the instability of the world economy, the value of collectible stamps continues to rise as evidenced at the 2008 Autumn Philatelic Exhibition. At the 2008 Autumn Philatelic Exhibition in Paris, France, top dealers from around the world presented their exceptional stamps valued at over 5 million Euros. Among the [...]

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UK: Hawes Post Office, Wensleydale & Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 (2010)

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Google Map View Larger Map If you enjoyed this article, you might also like... Church Street Post Office, Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK Australia: Bittern Post Office, Victoria 3918 (2010) Australia: Elizabeth Street Post Office, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 (2010) Read full postal service article: The Philatelic Database - Archive of Stamp Collecting Articles Tags: whitby north [...]

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Australia: Footscray Post Office, Victoria 3011 (2008)

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Google map View Larger Map If you enjoyed this article, you might also like... Australia: Castlemaine Post Office, Victoria 3450 (2008) Australia: Bittern Post Office, Victoria 3918 (2010) Australia: Inverloch Post Office, Victoria 3996 (2009) Read full postal service article: The Philatelic Database - Archive of Stamp Collecting Articles Tags: philatelic database, View, inverloch, Post, [...]

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Australia: Echuca Post Office, Victoria 3564 (2009)

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If you enjoyed this article, you might also like... Walhalla Post Office, Victoria, Australia 3825 (2009) St Kilda Post Office, Victoria, Australia 3182 (2009) Australia: Erica Post Office, Victoria 3825 (2009) Read full postal service article: The Philatelic Database - Archive of Stamp Collecting Articles Tags: Echuca, victoria australia, article

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Early Aviation: Advertisement for Vickers (1919)

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This advertisement originally appeared in Sea, Land and Air (1919), which was published in Australia. Vickers was a famous name in British engineering that existed through many companies from 1828 until 1999. In 1911 the company name was changed to Vickers Ltd and expanded its operations into aircraft manufacture. For more information, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vickers If [...]

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Philatelic Word Sudoku (Godoku): September 2010

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Answers Download a Microsoft Word version: Philatelic Database Suduko Paquebots Copyright © 2010 William Cochrane, www.philatelicdatabase.com If you enjoyed this article, you might also like... Philatelic Word Sudoku (Godoku): July 2010 Read full postal service article: The Philatelic Database - Archive of Stamp Collecting Articles Tags: Word, Godoku, microsoft word version

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Australia: Footscray West Post Office, Victoria 3012 (2008)

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Google map View Larger Map If you enjoyed this article, you might also like... Australia: Castlemaine Post Office, Victoria 3450 (2008) Australia: Bittern Post Office, Victoria 3918 (2010) Australia: Belmont Post Office, Victoria 3216 (2009) Read full postal service article: The Philatelic Database - Archive of Stamp Collecting Articles Tags: View, belmont post office, philatelic [...]

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Victoria, Australia Map (Gall and Inglis 1871)

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If you enjoyed this article, you might also like... Switzerland Map (Gall and Inglis 1871) Austrian Empire Map (Gall and Inglis 1871) Spain and Portugal Map (Gall and Inglis 1871) Read full postal service article: The Philatelic Database - Archive of Stamp Collecting Articles Tags: switzerland map, article, Map

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Postal Service Begins Labor Contract Negotiations

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Postal Service begins contract negotiations today with the largest of its four unions, the American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO (APWU). Read full postal service article: USPS News Tags: labor contract negotiations, service, american postal workers union

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Stamps of Germany: World Jamboree of Hitler Youth Issues (1935)

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These two stamps, 6pf. Green (pictured below) and 15pf. Deep claret, were the first stamps depicting the Hitler Youth Movement (Hitlerjugend). They were designed by Karl Diebitsch from photos and issued July 25, 1935. Perf 14, with Swastikas watermark.

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Granite Paper

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A paper containing small unbleached fibres easily visible on the back of a stamp. Switzerland has used such paper extensively for stamps since 1882, and Japan from 1922 to 1938. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like... Chalky, or Chalk-Surfaced Paper Bleuté, or Blued Paper Dickinson Paper Read full postal service article: The [...]

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Ireland: O’Connell Street General Post Office, Dublin 1 (2010)

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The General Post Office (GPO) located in O’Connell Street is the headquarters of the Irish postal service, An Post. It was the last of the great Georgian public buildings erected in the capital. From Wikipedia: “During the Easter Rising of 1916, the GPO served as the headquarters of the uprising’s leaders. The assault by the [...]

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China: Shanghai Airport Post Office (2010)

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Philatelic Database would like to thank David Mallen for this photograph taken on his recent trip to China. He has sent us numerous photographs of Chinese post offices for us to publish in due course. David Mallen is co-author of the Australian Stamp Variations catalogue. He may be contacted on david@asv.net.au or at his website [...]

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