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Stamps of Tuscany: 2 Soldi (1864)

By PDb Directory|2018-02-14T17:02:49+11:00Feb 15, 2018|Classic Stamps, Italian States, Italy & Colonies, Newspaper Stamps, Printing Processes, Stamp Inscriptions - X, Topicals or Thematics|

In connection with a tax on newspapers a 2 soldi stamp was issued in October 1864.The fee covered not only

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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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Zeppelin Mail

By Filip van der Haegen|2018-02-11T14:38:00+11:00Feb 11, 2018|Aircraft on Stamps, Airmail Stamps, Airmails, Argentina, Belgian Congo, Feature Postal History, Germany & Colonies, North America, Postal History, Ruanda, South America, Topicals or Thematics, Zeppelins|

From time to time, auction houses offer Zeppelin covers from the Belgian Congo. The price paid for such items is

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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 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 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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Stamps of Canada: Flower Show (1980)

By PDb Archive|2018-01-05T08:15:05+11:00Jan 4, 2018|British Commonwealth, British North America, Canada and Provinces, Flowers on Stamps, Gardens on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

This attractive stamp showed a Flower Garden. Designed by Heather J. Cooper. Lithography, panes of 50. Printed by Ashton-Pottter limited.

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Booklets Offer More

By Jeremy Lifsey|2018-01-12T19:31:57+11:00Jan 3, 2018|"Philately from Australia", Animals on Stamps, Antarctic, Articles, Australia & Dependencies, Booklets, British Commonwealth, Philatelic Publications, Queen Elizabeth, Royalty, Topicals or Thematics|

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Stamps of Hungary: Republican Issues (1918)

By William Cochrane|2018-01-05T07:56:58+11:00Jan 2, 2018|Agriculture on Stamps, Animals on Stamps, Austro-Hungarian Empire, First Issues, Hungary, Overprints, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

Hungary became a republic in November 1918 and contemporary stamps of the Harvesters, Parliament, King Karl and Queen Zita

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Stamps of the Dominican Republic: Air Issue (1941)

By William Cochrane|2017-12-08T21:31:49+11:00Dec 8, 2017|Airmail Stamps, Central America, Dominican Republic, Globes on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

This rather Art Deco Air issue featured a Globe and Winged Envelope. There were two stamps: 10c. purple-brown 75c. orange

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Stamps of Victoria: Hospital Charity (1897)

By PDb Archive|2017-12-06T20:31:05+11:00Dec 6, 2017|Australia & Dependencies, Australian States, British Commonwealth, British Empire, Charity Stamps, Designers, Engravers, Queen Victoria, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Victoria|

Although these issues paid postage at 1d. and 2 1/2d., they were sold at 1/- and 2/6 respectively and the

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