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Stamps of Alderney: Winter Wonderland (2011)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:12+11:00Jun 4, 2016|British Commonwealth, Channel Islands, Christmas Stamps, Designers, Lighthouses on Stamps, New Issues 2011, Printers, Printing Processes, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains|

The Santa Special It was Christmas Eve and Alderney had woken up to a magical stillness and hush. As the

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Stamps of Cyprus: Elizabethan Definitives (1955)

By PDb Archive|2017-10-11T09:19:13+11:00May 30, 2016|British Commonwealth, Cyprus, Printers, Queen Elizabeth, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

This set of fifteen stamps, issued August 1, 1955, was the first definitive set for Queen Elizabeth's reign. Recess printed

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Stamps of India: 8 annas King George V Silver Jubilee (1935)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:13+11:00May 15, 2016|British Commonwealth, British Empire, Burma, Cathedrals & Churches on Stamps, History, King George V, Printing Processes, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

The top value in a series of seven, this stamp depicts a pagoda in Mandalay, a reminder that until 1937

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Shells on Stamps: Seychelles (1967)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:13+11:00May 14, 2016|British Commonwealth, Indian Ocean, Seychelles, Shells on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Tourism on Stamps|

This Shells issue from the Seychelles celebrated International Tourism Year. It featured: 15c. Cowrie Shells 40c. Cone shells 1r. Arthritic

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Map of the Islands of the Western Indian Ocean (1954)

By PDb Maps|2017-10-11T09:19:13+11:00May 12, 2016|British Commonwealth, History, Indian Ocean, Madagascar, Maps, Mauritius, Seychelles|

This 1954 map shows the position of island in the Western Indian Ocean. Mauritius and Seychelles collectors , please note..

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The Politics of Printing in Stamp Design and Production

By Russell W. Stern|2017-10-11T09:19:15+11:00Apr 24, 2016|"NSW Philatelist", Articles, British Commonwealth, Egypt, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, New Zealand, Paraguay, Philatelic Publications, Printers|

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Stamps of Jersey: Queen Elizabeth’s 90th Birthday (2016)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:21+11:00Mar 26, 2016|British Commonwealth, Channel Islands, Great Britain, Hats on Stamps, New South Wales, Queen Elizabeth, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Uniforms on Stamps|

In April H.M.Queen Elizabeth II will become the first reigning British monarch to reach the age of 90. With Queen

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Stamps of Jersey: King George V Issue (2016)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:22+11:00Feb 24, 2016|British Commonwealth, Channel Islands, King George V, New Issues 2016, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Uniforms on Stamps|

King George V as one of the most successful British rulers. Six commemorative stamps have been released by Jersey Post

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Stamps of Tristan da Cunha: Ships and Explorers (2014)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:24+11:00Feb 9, 2016|Atlantic Islands, British Commonwealth, Explorers on Stamps, History, New Issues 2014, Shipping Archive, Ships, Ships on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Tristan da Cunha|

The new set of four stamps from the Tristan da Cunha Post Office depicts Arctic and Antarctic Explorers and Personalities

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Stamps of Great Britain: Shackleton Issue and 2016 Preview

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:25+11:00Jan 10, 2016|British Commonwealth, Explorers on Stamps, Great Britain, New Issues 2016, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

Royal Mail has prepared its special stamp program for the coming year including historic figures and events that will be

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Stamps of Great Britain: Christmas Issue ((2015)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:35+11:00Oct 24, 2015|Animals on Stamps, British Commonwealth, Camels on Stamps, Christmas Stamps, Designers, Great Britain, New Issues 2015, Refugees on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

Royal Mail has issued Christmas stamps since 1966. From 2005 it introduced a policy of alternating secular with religious designs

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Stamps of New Zealand: Christmas Issue featuring Stained-Glass Windows (2015)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:35+11:00Oct 18, 2015|British Commonwealth, Christmas Stamps, New Issues 2015, New Zealand, Religion on Stamps, Stained Glass on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Top Ten Articles|

New Zealand is home to some truly beautiful stained-glass windows, which add character and charm to churches and buildings throughout

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Stamps of Australia: History of Bicycle Design (2015)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:35+11:00Oct 13, 2015|Australia & Dependencies, Bicycles on Stamps, British Commonwealth, New Issues 2015, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

This issue Australian Post focuses on bike design from the late 19th century to 2015 through four examples, with each

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Stamps of Great Britain: Danger Mouse Cartoon Character (2015)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:36+11:00Oct 1, 2015|British Commonwealth, Cartoons on Stamps, Food on Stamps, Great Britain, New Issues 2015, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

Nowadays Post Offices from around the world depict not only influential personalities but also cartoon, movie and comics characters. And

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Stamps of Guernsey: Queen Elizabeth II Longest Reigning Monarch (2015)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:40+11:00Sep 5, 2015|British Commonwealth, Channel Islands, Great Britain, New Issues 2015, Queen Elizabeth, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

Guernsey Post is ready to release a special stamp and limited edition folder to mark Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth

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