Postal Historians: Francisco Carreas Candi (1862-1937)
Francesco Carreas Candi was one of the greatest Spanish postal historians. He was born in Barcelona on July 4, 1852.
Zeppelin Stamps: German Gasbags
Enjoying a glamorous if relatively short career, Zeppelin airships captured the imagination of the public and were consequently a popular
Railway Newspaper Parcel Stamps of Rhodesia
This article was written by American philatelist C.C. Lance in 1938 and was originally titled "Railroad Stamps of Rhodesia". In
National Circular Delivery Company (1867)
The National Circular Delivery Company was a local post established by Robert Brydone about the middle of 1867 to
Stamps of Romania: Congress of Journalists (1920)
The "Bust mare" issue was overprinted in 1920 for the occasion of the Congress of journalists in Transylvania and Banat,
Stamps of Spain: Barcelona Exposition (1929)
Here are two of the cinderellas issued for the Barcelona Exposition in 1929.
Arctic Air Mercy Flight Cinderellas
These stamps have been associated for many years with the diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska. Diphtheria serum was urgently needed,
The Rattlesnake Island Local Post
It is often interesting to learn why collectors have chosen a certain speciality for philatelic study. When Englishman John Wells
Stamps of Norway: Aaleshund Issues (1880-4)
Aaleshund is a Norwegian fishing port where a local post was organised by H. S. Oyen between 1880 and 1884.
Collecting U. S. Booklets – A Boundless Challenge
When you set out to amass a complete collection of United States stamp booklets, it is nice to know the
