Early Self-Adhesive Postage Stamps of the USA Issued in Strips for Use in Affixing Machines
This article refers to the early self-adhesive postage stamps of the USA, issued from between November 1989 through December 1994, specifically those issued in strips for use in affixing machines used for the placement of stamps on first-day covers.
Stamps of French West Africa: International Exhibition for Wildlife Protection, Paris, May 1955
We tend to think of wildlife protection as being a fairly contemporary phenomenon. But here are two early fine stamps, issued May 2, 1955, by French West Africa for the International Wildlife Protection Exhibition in Paris that month.
Using stamps as illustrations, this article intends to spotlight this Asian treasure. We’ll also find out about a French painter who created many of the country’s early and most beautiful stamp issues.Arctic Air Mercy Flight Cinderellas
These stamps have been associated for many years with the diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska. Diphtheria serum was urgently needed, but since Nome was located 224 kilometres from the Arctic Circle, it was doubtful whether an airplane would make the trip in the harsh Alaskan winter. Bush flying in Alaska was still in its infancy [...]
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