Richard de Gabriele. As a collector of Swiss stamps I enjoy the unique issues of Switzerland. This country has been very innovative with its stamp issues. Related posts:American Helvetia Philatelic Society The American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is the largest group...Switzerland ...
William Cochrane 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 ...
Ronald M. Lee. For many years philatelists have been puzzled by these overprints, who produced them, and the circumstances which led to their production. Fig 1. First category of covers – Those without cancellations. Note stamps applied after cancellations. The solution was thought ...
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