Stamps of Netherlands: Tuberculosis Issue (1906)
These three charity stamps were issued for the Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis. They are as follows: 1c. (+
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:49+11:00Apr 30, 2017|Charity Stamps, Classic Stamps, Netherlands & Colonies, Stamp Profiles, TB on Stamps, Topicals or Thematics|
These three charity stamps were issued for the Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis. They are as follows: 1c. (+
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:49+11:00Apr 28, 2017|Central America, Costa Rica, Maps on Stamps, Printers, Printing Processes, Ships, Ships on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This is a specimen set of the Official version of the Maps Issue of Costa Rica featuring Cocos Island. Recess
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:49+11:00Apr 27, 2017|Classic Stamps, Crete, Flags on Stamps, Greece, Printers, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This 25l. black and blue stamp celebrated the Union of Crete with Greece. It depicted the hoisting of the Greek
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:50+11:00Apr 22, 2017|British Empire, Classic Stamps, Malta, Queen Victoria, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This fine stamp from Malta is the high value Five shillings rose Queen Victoria issue. Printed by De La Rue
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:50+11:00Apr 21, 2017|Balkans, Bicycles on Stamps, Bulgaria, Express Stamps, Motor Bikes on Stamps, Postal Carriers, Postal Vans, Postal Workers, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
I have taken a liking to arly Express stamps, so you can expect to see more... These ones were issued
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:50+11:00Apr 20, 2017|Bulgaria, Designers, Stamp Profiles, Stamps on Stamps, Topicals or Thematics|
These two stamps celebrated the Centenary of the First Adhesive Postage Stamps in 1940. It showed the first Bulgarian stamp.
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:50+11:00Apr 18, 2017|Designers, Engravers, France & Colonies, Postal Services, Postal Vans, Railways, Stamp Days, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, TPOs (see Travelling Post Offices), Travelling Post Offices|
I love the engraved issues of this period from France and this stamp is no exception. Designed and engraved by
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:51+11:00Apr 2, 2017|British Empire, British Honduras, Central America, Classic Stamps, De La Rue, Honduras, King Edward VII, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
King Edward's accession in 1901 created a need for a new definitive series. Between 1902 and 1904 1,2,5 and 20
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:51+11:00Mar 28, 2017|History, Postal Carriers, Postal Stationery, Postcards, Ship's Mail, Shipping Archive, Shipping Lines, Ships, Topicals or Thematics, Transport|
The SS Mongolia was a steam turbine-driven twin-screw passenger-and-cargo ocean liner launched in 1922 for the Peninsular and Oriental Steam
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:51+11:00Mar 27, 2017|Architecture on Stamps, Berlin, Designers, Exhibitions, Germany & Colonies, History, Hitler, Stamp Profiles, Third Reich, Topicals or Thematics|
The image shows the 24 pf. + 76 pf. green stamp issued for the Second Berlin Philatelic Exhbition and the
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:52+11:00Mar 23, 2017|Aircraft on Stamps, Airmail Stamps, Airmails, Designers, Engravers, Gliders on Stamps, Printers, Printing Processes, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This Special AIR stamp celebrated the La Chaux-de-Fonds, St. gallen Lugano flights. Designed by H. erni and engraved by A.
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:53+11:00Mar 4, 2017|Cinderellas, Events, Exhibitions, History, Spain & Colonies, Topicals or Thematics|
Here are two of the cinderellas issued for the Barcelona Exposition in 1929.
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:53+11:00Mar 2, 2017|Azores, Europa on Stamps, Europe, Music on Stamps, New Issues 2014, Portugal & Colonies, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
At all latitudes, more or less proficient musicians give off melodies and sounds from musical instruments which, besides bringing beauty
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:57+11:00Feb 19, 2017|Aircraft on Stamps, Courvoisier, Flight Archive, Haiti, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, West Indies|
This fine Miniature Sheet celebrated the Aeroport International Show in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Photo. Printed by Courvoisier, switzerland. Released Fecember 17,
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:57+11:00Feb 16, 2017|Belgium, Charity Stamps, Designers, Engravers, Europe, Medicine on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This charity set from Belgium incorporated the Anti-T.B. symbol into its designs. The seven stamps supported the Anti-Tuberculosis Fund. Designed