Stamps of China: U.S. Constitution (1939)
This issue of four stamps celebrated the 150th Anniversary of the United States Constitution. Perf 12 Printed by the A.B.N.
By William Cochrane|2017-12-03T18:27:19+11:00Dec 4, 2017|Asia, China, Flags on Stamps, Maps on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, United States, United States of America|
This issue of four stamps celebrated the 150th Anniversary of the United States Constitution. Perf 12 Printed by the A.B.N.
By William Cochrane|2017-12-03T17:26:27+11:00Dec 2, 2017|Arabia, Classic Stamps, First Issues, History, Middle East, Nejd, Ottoman Empire, Overprints, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Turkey|
Nejd was a former sultanate in Central Arabia, which first issued its own stamps in 1925. Nejd's capital city
By PDb Archive|2017-11-26T16:37:18+11:00Nov 24, 2017|Classic Stamps, Colombia, History, Local Posts, South America, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
Tolima is one of the 32 departments of Colombia, located in the Andean region, in the central west of
By PDb Maps|2017-11-26T16:41:51+11:00Nov 22, 2017|Austro-Hungarian Empire, Czech Republic, Czechoslovakia, Europe Maps, History, Maps, Postal History, Railroads or Railways, Topicals or Thematics, TPOs (see Travelling Post Offices), Train Archive, Trains, Travelling Post Offices|
This very detailed map shows the rail network of Bohemia in or shortly before 1883. A must for postmark
By PDb Archive|2017-11-17T15:45:20+11:00Nov 16, 2017|Boats and Rafts on Stamps, British Commonwealth, British Empire, British West Indies, De La Rue, King George V, King George VI, Printers, Printing Processes, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
A pictorial definitive series, with the profile of King george V inset, was recess printed by Waterlow in 1935.
By William Cochrane|2017-11-17T15:42:43+11:00Nov 15, 2017|British Commonwealth, British Empire, Ceylon, George VI, King George V, King George VI, Rubber on Stamps, Sri Lanka, Stamp Curiosities, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
Behind these stamps lies a very romantic story. and a most unexpected link with the botanical gardens at Kew,
By William Cochrane|2017-11-17T15:30:26+11:00Nov 12, 2017|Animals on Stamps, Cats on Stamps, Endangered Species on Stamps, Japan, New Issues 2015, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
the Japan Post Network Okinawa Branch released sets of Iriomote wild cat original stamps on the 17th of July.
By William Cochrane|2017-11-08T20:04:21+11:00Nov 7, 2017|British Commonwealth, British Virgin Islands, King George VI, New Issues 2014, Queen Elizabeth, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
50c The Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) pictured with
By William Cochrane|2017-11-08T20:01:41+11:00Nov 7, 2017|Birds on Stamps, Courvoisier, Designers, Engravers, Globes on Stamps, Ribbons on stamps, Stamp Profiles, Switzerland, Topicals or Thematics, UPU on Stamps|
This set of three stamps celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Postal union. 10c. green designed by H.
By PDb Archive|2017-11-08T19:58:17+11:00Nov 3, 2017|Africa, Flags on Stamps, History, Overprints, Printers, Printing Processes, South Africa, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Uncategorized|
The V.R.I. (Victoria Regina Imperatrix) overprints were applied to a few stamps of the South African Republic (Transvaal) in
By William Cochrane|2017-11-08T19:53:47+11:00Nov 1, 2017|Great Britain, History, Jews on Stamps, Judaica, New Issues 2015, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
A stamp to honour a British hero who saved hundreds of children from the Holocaust is likely to be
By William Cochrane|2017-11-26T16:33:55+11:00Oct 20, 2017|Animals on Stamps, Birds on Stamps, Cinderellas, Great Britain, Local Posts, Postal Carriers, Topicals or Thematics|
The National Circular Delivery Company was a local post established by Robert Brydone about the middle of 1867 to
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:37+11:00Aug 21, 2017|History, Portugal & Colonies, Religion on Stamps, Saints on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This set of stamps celebrated the Tercentenary of Father José José Vaz. Stamps of Portuguese Colonies are becoming increasingly popular.
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:37+11:00Aug 17, 2017|Air Force, Aircraft on Stamps, Balloons on Stamps, First Flights, Flight Archive, New Issues 2014, Stamp Profiles, Switzerland, Topicals or Thematics|
Although balloons sporting the Swiss national colours took to the skies in the early part of the 20th century, the
By PDb Archive|2017-10-11T09:18:37+11:00Aug 9, 2017|Designers, France & Colonies, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Oceania, Olympics on Stamps, Pacific Islands, Printing Processes, Sports on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
Sporting events provide much of the commemorative issues produced by New Caledonia. The Tokyo Olympic Games were recorded by this