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Stamps of Norway: Birds II (2015)

By William Cochrane|2018-05-27T16:55:02+10:00May 28, 2018|Birds on Stamps, Designers, New Issues 2015, Norway, Printers, Printing Processes, Scandinavia, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

Technical Details Issue Date: 03.10.2015 Designer: Viggo Ree, Enzo Finger (arr.) Printer: Joh. Enschedé Security Print Process: Offset Colours: 4

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Ships on Stamps: Newfoundland (1887)

By William Cochrane|2018-05-27T16:34:22+10:00May 26, 2018|American Bank Note Company, Canada and Provinces, Designers, Newfoundland, Printers, Ships on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

This fine 10c.ship stamp from Newfoundland was designed and printed by the American Bank Note Company in Montreal. Released in

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Stamps of Aden: George VI Definitives (1939-48)

By William Cochrane|2018-02-13T12:32:21+11:00Feb 13, 2018|Animals on Stamps, British Commonwealth, British Empire, Camel Post, George VI, Middle East, Printers, Printing Processes, Stamp Profiles, Top Ten Articles|

The King George VI definitives of Aden featured scenes of the area, dhows and even camels. Recess printed by Waterlow

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Stamps of Greece: Airmail Issue (1926)

By PDb Archive|2018-02-13T12:29:07+11:00Feb 12, 2018|Aircraft on Stamps, Airmail Stamps, Airmails, Flight Archive, Greece, History, Maps on Stamps, Printers, Printing Processes, Stamp Profiles, Top Ten Articles|

The first Greek airmail stamps were produced in October 1926 to repay postage on mail carried by the Aeroespresso Company.

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Stamps of Pakistan: Definitive and Pictorial Issues (1948)

By PDb Archive|2018-01-18T17:26:45+11:00Jan 15, 2018|Bridges on Stamps, British Commonwealth, British Empire, De La Rue, Flight Archive, Printers, Printing Processes, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Universities on Stamps|

This set of twenty stamps featured: Scales of Justice Star and Crescent Lloyd Barrage Karachi Port Trust Karachi Airport Salmullah

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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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Stamps of Tangier: George VI 10s (1939)

By William Cochrane|2017-12-14T13:11:26+11:00Dec 12, 2017|British Commonwealth, Designers, George VI, Morocco, Overprints, Printers, Printing Processes, Tangier, Waterlow|

Sir George Bellew,the designer of British stamps, of which the most attractive in the traditional style, are the 1939-1948 King

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Stamps of Barbados: 5/- (1873)

By PDb Archive|2017-11-17T15:47:44+11:00Nov 17, 2017|Barbados, British Commonwealth, British Empire, British West Indies, Classic Stamps, De La Rue, Printers, Stamp Profiles|

There is something rather appealing about the classic issues of Barbados.This 5s. high value issue recess printed by De

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Stamps of Cayman islands: George VI 5/- (1938)

By PDb Archive|2017-11-17T15:45:20+11:00Nov 16, 2017|Boats and Rafts on Stamps, British Commonwealth, British Empire, British West Indies, De La Rue, King George V, King George VI, Printers, Printing Processes, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

A pictorial definitive series, with the profile of King george V inset, was recess printed by Waterlow in 1935.

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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 Ceylon: George VI Definitives (1938-49)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:39+11:00Jul 20, 2017|British Empire, Ceylon, De La Rue, George VI, King George V, King George VI, Printers, Printing Processes, Royalty, Sri Lanka, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

The lower values were similar to those of 1935-6; but with a portrait of King George VI substituted for George

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Stamps of Iceland: National Life-Saving Association (1978)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:40+11:00Jul 10, 2017|Atlantic Islands, Designers, Engravers, Iceland, Printers, Scandinavia, Shipping Archive, Ships, Topicals or Thematics|

This issue celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the National-Life-Saving Association of Iceland. It showed Winching a Survivor ashore. Designed by

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Stamps of Papua New Guinea: Census(1990)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:41+11:00Jul 5, 2017|British Commonwealth, Census on Stamps, Papua New Guinea, Printers, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

This issue celebrated the National Census in PNG in 1990. Designed by R.Bates. Litho. Questa. It featured: 20t. Boys and

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Stamps of Great Britain: Christmas Issue (1971)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:41+11:00Jul 2, 2017|British Commonwealth, Cathedrals & Churches on Stamps, Christmas Stamps, Designers, Great Britain, Printers, Religion on Stamps, Stained Glass on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

The Christmas Issue for Great Britain in 1971 featured Stained Glass Windows in Canterbury Cathedral. They were as follows: 2½P

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Stamps of Antigua: Martello Tower Definitives (1953)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:45+11:00Jun 20, 2017|Antigua, British Commonwealth, British Empire, British West Indies, De La Rue, King George V, Printers, Queen Elizabeth, Topicals or Thematics|

The British Caribbean dollar had been adopted in Antigua in 1951, but King george VI had died before a decimal

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