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The World Through Stamps 1957 (Video)

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Odd, but interesting. Great moments in aviation history as told through postage stamps. _ - If you enjoyed this article, you might also like... U.S. Air Mail Stamps (Video) The Funeral of Queen Victoria 1901 (Video) Oldest Queen in history (Video) Read full postal service article: The Philatelic Database - Archive of Stamp Collecting Articles [...]

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Philatelic Word Sudoku (Godoku): SINGAPORE

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Word sudokus follow the same concept as a regular sudoku but instead of numbers you have letters. Each of the letters in the topic must appear once in each of the nine rows, nine columns and nine 3×3 boxes. This word sudoku is dedicated to our South-East Asian collectors, especially those specialising in the stamps [...]

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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, norway sweden, stamp, Schleswig

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Newfoundland & Labrador Map (1966)

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If you enjoyed this article, you might also like... Canada and Newfoundland Map (1935) Canada (East) and Newfoundland Map (1935) Read full postal service article: The Philatelic Database - Archive of Stamp Collecting Articles Tags: canada east, Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Creative director

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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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Canada: Kingston, Ontario Post Office (2010)

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Here are some photos of the Kingston, Ontario Post Office. You should be able to locate the Post Office in the “Downtown” photograph, which was taken from the top of a multi-storey car park. The Post Office is located in part of a large Federal Government building, which originally also contained a postal sorting and [...]

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Stamps of Austria: Mozart Issue (1956)

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This fine looking stamp was issued 21st January, 1956 commemorated the 2ooth anniversary of the birth of Mozart. It was designed by R. Schober and engraved by H.T. Schmek. Recess printed. Perf. 14 x 13 ½. Also included below is a colourful Mozart picture postcard published by Richard Pietch depicting various monuments in Vienna. Related [...]

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First Flight Covers: Nouméa, New Caledonia to Sydney, Australia (1947)

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This interesting first flight cover was one of the early Pan American services between New Caledonia and Sydney sent February 26, 1947 and arriving February 27. This one bears a bilingual Pan American Airways cachet. For further information regarding contemporaneous flights see: http://www.airmailsnz.com/page9.htm If you enjoyed this article, you might also like... AIF First Day [...]

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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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Canadian Aerophilatelic Society

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The Canadian Aerophilatelic Society provides a forum for the exchange of information among Canadians who are interested in any aspect of world-wide aerophilately, and for collectors from around the world who are interested in Canadian aerophilately. This is mainly achieved through their newsletter, The Canadian Aerophilatelist, which is published quarterly. Official website: http://www.aerophilately.ca/ If you [...]

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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: Street, 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: View, article, Post, inverloch, philatelic [...]

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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: Erica, database archive, philatelic database

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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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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: Post, philatelic database, View, belmont [...]

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Postal History Foundation

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The mission of the Postal History Foundation is to promote an appreciation of stamp collecting and postal history through the preservation of philatelic collections, literature and documents, and the enhancement of youth education using stamps as teaching tools. The history of the Foundation dates back to 1960 when its founder Bill Alexander began the Western [...]

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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: Gall, philatelic database, austrian empire

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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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Rocky Mountain Philatelic Library

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The RMPL is a privately funded public library, open to all who are interested in stamp collecting. Membership is not necessary to use library materials, but it is encouraged because dues are an important part of the yearly income. Members may also have checkout privileges. The library is committed to promoting and helping to facilitate [...]

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