Stamps of Switzerland: NABA Stamp Exhibition Basel Issue (1971)
This imperf sheet issued for the NABA Stamp Exhibition measured 61 x 75 mm. 4 x 50c. red, black and
Stamps of Liechtenstein: Third Philatelic Exhibition (1938)
This souvenir sheet was issued on July 30, 1938 for the Third Philatelic Exhibition of Liechtenstein celebrated the Birth Centenary
First Stamp Issues of South Australia
[Published by kind permission of the author.] South Australia was effectively the last of the Australian colonies
Stamps of Netherlands Antilles: Sports Issues (1985)
This colourful series from Netherlands Antilles, issued on March 27, 1985, featured football (soccer) players. They were designed by Edwin
Modern Australian Stamp Printers
One of the confusing aspects of modern Australian stamps is the large number of printing firms that have been involved
Why Poortman stamps printed on the Wifag press are shorter than those from the Stickney press
The engraved portion (effigy) of stamps printed from the new Swiss Wifag press in 1951 were soon observed to be
Stamps of the Gold Coast 1952-1954
This article was taken from “Gibbons Stamp Monthly” (October, 1956). It contains some interesting material concerning the early issues of
Stamps of Thailand: UNICEF Issue (1964)
The seventeenth anniversary of UNICEF was marked by 50 satangs and 2 baht stamps, issued in January 1964. The stamps
Stamps of Italy: The First Issues (1862)
The first stamps of the united kingdom of Italy consisted of the series of Sardinia with perforations added.
Bradbury Wilkinson and Co. (BW)
One of the major stamp printers in Great Britain.
Imperium Essays
De La Rue prepared a series of essays using the key plate designs of Queen Victoria, but with the word