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Stamps of Siam (Thailand): King Bhumibol (1947)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:47+11:00May 23, 2017|Asia, Printers, Royalty, Siam, Stamp Profiles, Thailand, Topicals or Thematics, Uniforms on Stamps|

With the recent death of Thailand's long-reigning monarch, King Bhumibol, we thought it appropriate to feature some of the sets

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Stamps of Siam (Thailand): King Chulalongkorn Issue (1899)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:47+11:00May 21, 2017|Asia, Printers, Royalty, Siam, Stamp Profiles, Thailand, Topicals or Thematics, Uniforms on Stamps|

This attractive definitive set featured King Chulalongkorn (as did all issues during his reign from October 1, 1868 to October

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Stamps of Malta: Queen Victoria 5 shillings rose (1886)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:50+11:00Apr 22, 2017|British Empire, Classic Stamps, Malta, Queen Victoria, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

This fine stamp from Malta is the high value Five shillings rose Queen Victoria issue. Printed by De La Rue

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Stamps of British Honduras: Edward VII Definitives (1902-10)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:51+11:00Apr 2, 2017|British Empire, British Honduras, Central America, Classic Stamps, De La Rue, Honduras, King Edward VII, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

King Edward's accession in 1901 created a need for a new definitive series. Between 1902 and 1904 1,2,5 and 20

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Stamps of Crete: Provisional Overprints (1900-1901)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:58+11:00Jan 29, 2017|Classic Stamps, Crete, Greece, Overprints, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

These provisional overprints were overprinted in black or red on the 1900 Crete issue, which celebrated Prince George becoming the

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Stamps of New Guinea: George V Jubilee (1935)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:59+11:00Jan 15, 2017|Birds on Stamps, British Empire, King George V, New Guinea, Royalty, Topicals or Thematics|

This set of two stamps was issued to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V's reign (1910-1935) They were

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Stamps of Great Britain: 10 Pence (1890)

By PDb Archive|2017-10-11T09:18:59+11:00Jan 6, 2017|British Commonwealth, British East Africa, De La Rue, Great Britain, Printers, Queen Victoria, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

De La Rue typographed a bi-coloured series for Britain in 1887 and this is generally known as the Jubilee series,

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German Post Office in Constantinople Postal Card to the King of Serbia (1893)

By PDb Archive|2017-10-11T09:19:02+11:00Nov 2, 2016|Austro-Hungarian Empire, Balkans, Germany & Colonies, History, Ottoman Empire, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Royalty, Serbia (Servia), Turkey|

From the PDb archives comes this interesting postal card from the German Post Office in Constantinople sent to the xylographist

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Stamps of Malta: Queen Victoria 5s. Rose (1886)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:10+11:00Aug 2, 2016|British Empire, Classic Stamps, De La Rue, Malta, Printers, Printing Processes, Queen Victoria, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

This attractive Queen victoria 5s. rose stamp was printed by De La Rue and Company. Typo. Crown CC. Perf 14.

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Stamps of Qatar: Coins Issue (1966)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:10+11:00Jul 30, 2016|Arabia, Coins on Stamps, Middle East, Qatar, Royalty, Topicals or Thematics|

This issue featured gold and silver coinage. Circular designs, embossed on gold or silver foil, backed with "Walsall security Paper",

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Stamps of Bulgaria: Tsar Boris III (1937)

By PDb Archive|2017-10-11T09:19:10+11:00Jul 21, 2016|Balkans, Bulgaria, History, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

This imperf sheet celebrated the 19th Aniversary of Tsar Boris III's accession. Designed by A. Apostolov. Released November 22, 1937

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Stamps of India: 8 annas King George V Silver Jubilee (1935)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:13+11:00May 15, 2016|British Commonwealth, British Empire, Burma, Cathedrals & Churches on Stamps, History, King George V, Printing Processes, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

The top value in a series of seven, this stamp depicts a pagoda in Mandalay, a reminder that until 1937

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Stamps of Jersey: Queen Elizabeth’s 90th Birthday (2016)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:21+11:00Mar 26, 2016|British Commonwealth, Channel Islands, Great Britain, Hats on Stamps, New South Wales, Queen Elizabeth, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Uniforms on Stamps|

In April H.M.Queen Elizabeth II will become the first reigning British monarch to reach the age of 90. With Queen

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Stamps of Jersey: King George V Issue (2016)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:22+11:00Feb 24, 2016|British Commonwealth, Channel Islands, King George V, New Issues 2016, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Uniforms on Stamps|

King George V as one of the most successful British rulers. Six commemorative stamps have been released by Jersey Post

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Stamps of Monaco: Prince Louis High Values (1946)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:34+11:00Nov 5, 2015|Designers, Engravers, Europe, Monaco, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

These two high values from Monaco featured Prince Louis II. Designed and engraved by Mazelin. Recess. Perf 14 x 13

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