Classic First Stamps
The world's total stamp output has now reached such levels that most collectors must concentrate on more limited areas. In
Australian Coronation Contingent, 7 May 1937 at Crowning of KGVI (England)
This cover was addressed to No 1157. L.A.C. Palmer, T.P., R.A.A.F. Detachment, Australian Coronation Contingent, Australia House, London W.C. 2,
Air Mail Stamps: Made to Fly
I rather like Air Mail stamps of the world, used on airmail covers (of course), which logically is why they
World War One: German Occupation of Belgium
Belgium was occupied by the Germans throughout World War One. They attacked Liege, which they captured on August 16, 1918,
Belgium: Letters Using High Value Stamps Issued 1929-1936
With the advent of longer distance airmail routes during the latter part of the 1920s and into the 1930s, higher
Nordic Error Stamps
For more than 15 years I have written a very long series of articles aimed at beginners for the Swedish
Lundy Honours Trinity House
Strong winds, fog or pitch-black nights often constitute serious problems for shipping. To help mariners find the right course in
The Post Office in the Straits Settlements (1921)
The following was originally published in "Stamp Collectors' Fortnightly" (November, 1921). Mr. T. A. Melville (pictured below), Acting Director of