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Stamps of Uruguay: Buenos Aires Conference Centenary (1913)

By William Cochrane|2018-05-27T16:22:47+10:00May 27, 2018|History, Overprints, South America, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Uruguay|

This overprint celebrated the Centenary of the Buenos Aires Conference of 1813. Litho. National Printing Works. Released April 4, 1913

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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 the Gambia: Queen Victoria Issues (1898)

By PDb Archive|2018-02-28T19:59:20+11:00Feb 28, 2018|Articles, British Commonwealth, British Empire, Classic Stamps, Queen Victoria, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, West Africa|

This article was written by well-known philatelic writer Fred Melville (1882-1940): On the 31st January, 1898, the following notice was

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Stamps of France: French National Music Festivals (1938)

By William Cochrane|2018-02-19T19:02:51+11:00Feb 20, 2018|Architecture on Stamps, Charity Stamps, Engravers, France & Colonies, Music on Stamps, Palaces on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

This 1f. 75 + 75c. deep blue stamp celebrated French National Music Festivals. It featured the Palais de Versailles.

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Stamps of Sweden: Swedish Royal Theatre (1973)

By William Cochrane|2018-02-19T18:54:07+11:00Feb 19, 2018|Engravers, Scandinavia, Slania, Stamp Profiles, Sweden, Theatres on Stamps, Topicals or Thematics|

This issue celebrated the Bicentenary of the Swedish Royal Theatre. Engraved by A. Wallhorn (75 o) and C. Slania (1

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Stamps of Iceland: 20th Anniversary of Independence (1938)

By William Cochrane|2018-01-18T17:32:33+11:00Feb 17, 2018|Iceland, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Universities on Stamps|

These three stamps celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Independence by an Act of Union. In 1918 Iceland had become an

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Stamps of Poland (German Occupation): Hitler’s 55th Birthday (1944)

By William Cochrane|2018-02-13T12:35:46+11:00Feb 14, 2018|German Occupation, Germany & Colonies, History, Hitler, Poland, Stamp Profiles, Third Reich, Top Ten Articles|

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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 Uruguay: The Eastern Republic (1866-94)

By William Cochrane|2018-02-11T14:42:04+11:00Feb 12, 2018|Classic Stamps, History, South America, Stamp Profiles, Uruguay|

This article was written by C.A. Howes in 1911 and should prove useful to collectors of the following period. The

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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 Syria: Alexandretta (1938)

By William Cochrane|2018-02-13T12:20:42+11:00Feb 10, 2018|Aircraft on Stamps, Classic Stamps, France & Colonies, History, Middle East, Mosques & Temples on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Syria, Topicals or Thematics, Turkey|

The Sandjak (district) of Alexandretta, formerly part of Syria, was detached in April 1938 and administered by the French, pending

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Stamps of Italy : 17th Milan Fair (1936)

By William Cochrane|2018-02-08T07:40:01+11:00Feb 5, 2018|Agriculture on Stamps, Designers, Exhibitions, Italy & Colonies, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Trade Fairs|

This issue celebrated the 17th Milan Fair in Italy in 1936. Designed by M. Parrini. Photo. Released March 23, 1936.

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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 Finland: Fruit in the Garden (2014)

By William Cochrane|2018-01-18T17:17:37+11:00Jan 12, 2018|Agriculture on Stamps, Designers, Finland, Fruit on Stamps, New Issues 2014, Scandinavia, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

The 2014 edition of stamp rolls is decorated with fruit. The Fruit in the Garden stamps feature three delicious homegrown

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Stamps of Latvia: Waterlilies (2016)

By William Cochrane|2018-01-05T08:17:07+11:00Jan 5, 2018|Baltic States, Flowers on Stamps, Latvia, New Issues 2016, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

Waterlilies are considered by many to be the jewels of the pond. Not only are they beautiful to look at,

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