Stamps of Nova Scotia: The First Issues (1851-7)
Adhesive stamps were introduced in Nova Scotia in September 1851, in denominations of 3d., 6d. and 1s. They were recess-printed
Finland’s Classic Oval Stamps Celebrate 150 Years
In 1856, the Grand Duchy of Finland was very much an agrarian society. Only some 6% of the population lived
Album Weeds: Japan 1871 – 1876 (1906)
Since the second edition of this work appeared, large numbers of excellent, engraved forgeries have been put on the market.