Richard A. Turton The following article concerning arguably the most famous stamp collector and collection of all time, was written by Fred J. Melville and published in Stamp Collectors' Fortnightly (August, 1921). A Magnet for Rare Stamps The story of Von Ferrary ...
A popular name given to the stamps issued in British Guiana in 1850-1, since they resembled the labels stuck on the ends of reels of sewing cotton sold in shops. Related posts:Poached Eggs A popular name for special labels produced in ...
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