Stamps of Belgium: Birds of Antwerp Zoo (1962)
This was an issue to aid Philanthropic Funds. It showed Birds of the Antwerp Zoo: 40c +10c. Cock of the
Postal Historians: Francisco Carreas Candi (1862-1937)
Francesco Carreas Candi was one of the greatest Spanish postal historians. He was born in Barcelona on July 4, 1852.
Stamps of Finland: 20th Anniversary of Air Mail Service (1944)
This 3.m. 50 brown Air stamp celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Air Mail Service in Finland. It showed a
Rural Stamps of the Russian Empire (1910)
The following article concerning the rural stamps of Russia was originally published in "Stamp Collectors' Fortnightly" (September 1910) and written
From the Fire of 1902 Came the Ecuador Fire Control Marks
On July 16 & 17, 1902 an extensive fire swept thru Quayaquil, Ecuador. The ruins of Guayaquil are shown a 1903 Post Card.
Picture Perfect: New Zealand 1898-1908
Two different printers, three different platemakers and four different papers, not to mention famous errors and perforation varieties. Is this the ultimate turn-of-the-century collectable?
Zeppelin Stamps: German Gasbags
Enjoying a glamorous if relatively short career, Zeppelin airships captured the imagination of the public and were consequently a popular
Relax with Stamps
"So many compensations reward the stamp collector that it is difficult to decide which is the greatest benefit to accrue
Stamps of France: 8th Centenary of Notre Dame Issue (1964)
This very attractive stamp released May 25, 1964 celebrated the eighth centenary of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, designed
Stamps of Germany: The Hyperinflation Issues of the Weimar Republic
The title of this essay should really be entitled, “A look at the Hyperinflation period in Germany and its postal
Stamps of Italy: Buenos Aires Flight (1934)
These Air stamps were surcharged and overprinted to celebrate the Rome-Buenos Aires Flight of 1934. The stamp was originally issued
New Zealand Advertisement Stamps (1882-97)
Extracted from Mekeel's Weekly Stamp News - March 18, 1911 - Volume XXV, Number 11, Whole Issue Number 1055, Page
Stamps of New Zealand: Smiling Boys (1931)
This is the famous "Smiling Boys"1931 Health issue from New Zealand. Designed by L.C. Mitchell. Dies and plates, Perkins Bacon.
Railway Newspaper Parcel Stamps of Rhodesia
This article was written by American philatelist C.C. Lance in 1938 and was originally titled "Railroad Stamps of Rhodesia". In
Stamps of the Leeward Islands: Queen Elizabeth II Definitives (1954)
This is the Queen Elizabeth II definitive set for the Leeward Islands in the West Indies. Chalk-surfaced paper. Wmk