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Stamps of Tonga: Queen Salote Accession Anniversary (1938)

By PDb Archive|2018-01-18T17:22:41+11:00Jan 12, 2018|Agriculture on Stamps, British Commonwealth, British Empire, De La Rue, History, Oceania, Pacific Islands, People on Stamps, Printers, Printing Processes, Royalty, Tonga|

The twentieth anniversary of the accession of Queen Salote (Charlotte) was celebrated in October 1938 by three stamps, recess-printed by

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Railway Map of Turkey (1918)

By PDb Archive|2017-12-03T17:31:52+11:00Dec 3, 2017|Europe Maps, History, Maps, Middle East, Ottoman Empire, Railroads or Railways, Railway Stamps, Railways, TPOs (see Travelling Post Offices), Trains, Transport, Travelling Post Offices, Turkey|

This map shows the Turkish Railways as it was in 1918 A very useful chart for bor both rail

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Stamps of Nejd: The First Issues (1925)

By William Cochrane|2017-12-03T17:26:27+11:00Dec 2, 2017|Arabia, Classic Stamps, First Issues, History, Middle East, Nejd, Ottoman Empire, Overprints, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Turkey|

Nejd was a former sultanate in Central Arabia, which first issued its own stamps in 1925. Nejd's capital city

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Stamps of Colombia: Tolima (1871)

By PDb Archive|2017-11-26T16:37:18+11:00Nov 24, 2017|Classic Stamps, Colombia, History, Local Posts, South America, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

Tolima is one of the 32 departments of Colombia, located in the Andean region, in the central west of

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Map of the British Empire (1897)

By PDb Maps|2017-11-26T16:29:18+11:00Nov 23, 2017|British Empire, History, Maps, Queen Victoria|

This fine map of the World shows the British Empire as it was in 1897, the year of Queen

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Railway Map of Bohemia (1883)

By PDb Maps|2017-11-26T16:41:51+11:00Nov 22, 2017|Austro-Hungarian Empire, Czech Republic, Czechoslovakia, Europe Maps, History, Maps, Postal History, Railroads or Railways, Topicals or Thematics, TPOs (see Travelling Post Offices), Train Archive, Trains, Travelling Post Offices|

This very detailed map shows the rail network of Bohemia in or shortly before 1883. A must for postmark

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Stamps of South Africa: V.R.I. Wolmaransstad Overprints

By PDb Archive|2017-11-08T19:58:17+11:00Nov 3, 2017|Africa, Flags on Stamps, History, Overprints, Printers, Printing Processes, South Africa, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Uncategorized|

The V.R.I. (Victoria Regina Imperatrix) overprints were applied to a few stamps of the South African Republic (Transvaal) in

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Stamps of Great Britain: ‘Britain’s Schindler’ (2015)

By William Cochrane|2017-11-08T19:53:47+11:00Nov 1, 2017|Great Britain, History, Jews on Stamps, Judaica, New Issues 2015, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

A stamp to honour a British hero who saved hundreds of children from the Holocaust is likely to be

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Stamps of Portuguese India: Father José Vaz Tercentenary (1951)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:37+11:00Aug 21, 2017|History, Portugal & Colonies, Religion on Stamps, Saints on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

This set of stamps celebrated the Tercentenary of Father José José Vaz. Stamps of Portuguese Colonies are becoming increasingly popular.

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Stamps of Italy: Guido D’Arezzo (1950)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:38+11:00Aug 1, 2017|Designers, History, Italy & Colonies, Music on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

This attractive issue celebrated the 900th Death Anniversary of Guido D'Arezzo (musician). Designed by R. Pierbattista and R. De Sanctis.

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Stamps of Italy:Galileo Issue (1964)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:40+11:00Jul 10, 2017|Astronomy on Stamps, History, Italy & Colonies, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

The two stamps issued for the Galileo Galilei Anniversary in 1964 were of uniform design and show 30l blood red

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Stamps of Austria: Royal Crown Issue! (2016)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:40+11:00Jul 9, 2017|Austria, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Crowns on Stamps, Hats on Stamps, History, New Issues 2016, Religion on Stamps, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

The Archducal Hat is one of the brightest royal symbols of Austria. In 2016 the actual crown of Austria will

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Stamps of Switzerland: Abbey Anniversary (2015)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:41+11:00Jul 3, 2017|Cathedrals & Churches on Stamps, History, New Issues 2015, Religion on Stamps, Stained Glass on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Switzerland, Topicals or Thematics|

1500 years continuous presence A historical staging post lying in the heart of the Alps at the important intersection of

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New York-Cuba Shipping Line (1909)

By PDb Archive|2017-10-11T09:18:44+11:00Jun 25, 2017|British Empire, British Guiana, British West Indies, Central America, Cuba, History, Mexico, Paquebots, Postal Carriers, Postal History, Ship's Mail, Shipping Archive, Shipping Lines, Ships, South America|

This is an image of an Advertisement from the 1909 Stark's Guide Book & History of British Guiana. It shows

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Stamps of Imperial China: Dragon Issues (1897)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:44+11:00Jun 21, 2017|Asia, China, Chinese Empire, Classic Stamps, Dragons on Stamps, Fish on Stamps, History, Japan, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

I love the Dragon Issues! Is it because I like dragons or the fact I am fascinated by Imperial China?

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