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Railway Newspaper Parcel Stamps of Rhodesia

By PDb Archive|2018-06-05T11:12:03+10:00Jul 5, 2018|British Guiana, Cinderellas, Congo Free State, History, Local Posts, Mozambique, Newspaper Stamps, Portugal & Colonies, Railroads or Railways, Railway Stamps, Railways, Rhodesia, South Africa, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|

This article was written by American philatelist C.C. Lance in 1938 and was originally titled "Railroad Stamps of Rhodesia". In

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Stamps of France: International Railway Congress (1937)

By PDb Archive|2018-06-05T11:07:30+10:00Jun 4, 2018|Europe, Events, France & Colonies, History, Railroads or Railways, Railway Stamps, Railways, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|

This issue celebrated the 13th International Railway congress held in Paris in 1937. It featured: 30c. Electric Train 1 f.

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Stamps of France: Travelling Post Office Issue (1944)

By William Cochrane|2018-02-28T19:47:23+11:00Feb 27, 2018|France & Colonies, History, Railroads or Railways, Topicals or Thematics, Trains, Transport, Travelling Post Offices|

We have had articles on Travelling Post Offices, postcards and videos on Philatelic Database.. It was, therefore, a pleasant surprise

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Railway Map of Turkey (1918)

By PDb Archive|2017-12-03T17:31:52+11:00Dec 3, 2017|Europe Maps, History, Maps, Middle East, Ottoman Empire, Railroads or Railways, Railway Stamps, Railways, TPOs (see Travelling Post Offices), Trains, Transport, Travelling Post Offices, Turkey|

This map shows the Turkish Railways as it was in 1918 A very useful chart for bor both rail

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France: Electrification of Valenciennes Railway Line (1955)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:38+11:00Jul 29, 2017|Designers, Engravers, France & Colonies, Railroads or Railways, Railways, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|

This stamp celebrated the Electrification of the Valenciennes Railway Line in France. Designed and engraved by Decaris. Recess. Perf. 13.

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Stamps of the Netherlands: Railway Centenary (1939)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:38+11:00Jul 28, 2017|Designers, Netherlands & Colonies, Railroads or Railways, Railways, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|

These two stamps celebrated the Centenary of the Netherlands Railway. Designed by G.V.A. Roling. Photo Perf 14 x 13½. Released

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P&O Ship Letter Card: SS Mongolia (1922)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:51+11:00Mar 28, 2017|History, Postal Carriers, Postal Stationery, Postcards, Ship's Mail, Shipping Archive, Shipping Lines, Ships, Topicals or Thematics, Transport|

The SS Mongolia was a steam turbine-driven twin-screw passenger-and-cargo ocean liner launched in 1922 for the Peninsular and Oriental Steam

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Stamps of Russia: Express Stamps (1932)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:20+11:00Mar 30, 2016|Express Stamps, Motor Bikes on Stamps, Postal Carriers, Postal Vans, Postal Workers, Russia, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|

This is an interesting looking set featuring express mail vehicles. That's a powerful-looking locomotive! Mind you I wouldn't like to

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Stamps of Italy: Electric Mail Train (1970)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:35+11:00Oct 27, 2015|Engravers, Italy & Colonies, Railroads or Railways, Railways, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|

This attractive 25 lire black stamp from Italy celebrated Stamp Day in 1970 and featured an electric Mail train. Engraved

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Stamps of Israel: Railways in the Holy Land (1977)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:37+11:00Sep 23, 2015|Israel, Middle East, Railroads or Railways, Railways, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|

This Israeli issue showed a number of locomotives in use in the Railways of the Holy land. Designed by A.

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Stamps of Hungary: Jendrassik Centenary (1998)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:38+11:00Sep 15, 2015|Designers, Hungary, People on Stamps, Railroads or Railways, Railways, Stamp Profiles, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|

This 100 fo. grey-blue stamp celebrated the birth Centenary of Railway engineer Gyorgy Jendrassik. Designed by Gyorgy Lengyel. Printed by

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Stamps of Switzerland: Centenary of Swiss Railways (1947)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:53+11:00Aug 11, 2015|Bridges on Stamps, Courvoisier, Designers, History, Railroads or Railways, Railways, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|

This set of four stamps celebrated the Centenary of Swiss Railways. %c designed by B. Beber 10c. by O. Baumberger

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Isle of Man Stamps: “All Aboard, Please!” (2015)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:20:08+11:00Jul 14, 2015|British Commonwealth, Buses on Stamps, Great Britain, Isle of Man, New Issues 2015, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Transport|

Isle of Man Post that is scheduled to be released on the 15th of July. This colourful collection of six

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Stamps of Italy: International Railway Congress (1975)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:20:10+11:00Jul 4, 2015|Italy & Colonies, Railroads or Railways, Railways, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|

This stamp commemorated the International Railway Congress in Bologna, Italy. It featured a Railway Steam Locomotive Driving Wheels. Designed by

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Royal Mail Ship: Alcantara (1914-16)

By PDb Archive|2017-10-11T09:20:17+11:00Jun 20, 2015|History, Postcards, Royal Mail, Ship's Mail, Shipping Archive, Shipping Lines, Ships, Topicals or Thematics, Transport, World War I|

This ship, not to be confused with RMS Alcantara (1926), was in service from 1914-16. It was operated by the

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