Burt Todd and the Stamps of Bhutan
Mention the name of Burt Todd to the average collector or dealer and the odds are you will get a blank stare. They have never heard of him: Yet Burt Todd has had an influence on the philatelic world that ...
Portugal: World’s First Cork Stamp (2007)
On Wednesday 26th December 2007, the world's first stamp made entirely from cork was issued in Portugal. Designed by the Portuguese engraver Joao Machado, it is made from wafer-thin "paper cork", a thickness of just 0.35mm, and is ...
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
Stamps of Austria: The First Issues (1850)
Following the establishment of the German-Austrian Postal Union of 1850, Austria introduced stamps in denominations of 1, 2, 3, 6 and 9 kreuzers for use throughout the Habsburg dominions. They were engraved by H. Tautenhayn and typographed at the State Printing ...
Monday, June 2nd, 2008
Stamps of Italy: The First Fascist Issues (1923)
A series of six stamps celebrating the assumption of power by the Fascists. The fascist emblem, the ancient Roman fasces or axe and rods, depicted on the highest denomination stamp (5 lire), was featured on many Italian stamps from 1923-1944. If you ...
Thursday, June 12th, 2008
Stamps of Italy: The First Issues (1862)
The first stamps of the united kingdom of Italy consisted of the series of Sardinia with perforations added. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like...Stamps of Nova Scotia: The First Issues (1851-7)Italy: Dante Centenary Stamps 1921Stamps of Austria: The ...
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
Stamps of Liechtenstein: Third Philatelic Exhibition (1938)
This souvenir sheet was issued on July 30, 1938 for the Third Philatelic Exhibition of Liechtenstein celebrated the Birth Centenary of the composer Josef Rheinberger. [caption id="attachment_4150" align="aligncenter" width="223" caption="1938 Liechtenstein Souvenir Sheet featureing Josef Rheinberger"][/caption] It was designed by L. Hesshaimer ...
Friday, March 20th, 2009
Stamps of Netherlands Antilles: Sports Issues (1985)
This colourful series from Netherlands Antilles, issued on March 27, 1985, featured football (soccer) players. They were designed by Edwin Ayubi and printed by Joh. Enschedé & Zonen. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like...Stamps of Nova Scotia: The ...
Monday, July 28th, 2008
Stamps of the Gold Coast 1952-1954
This article was taken from "Gibbons Stamp Monthly" (October, 1956). It contains some interesting material concerning the early issues of the Elizabethan reign and the printers and designs of these issues. It should be of interest to all of our ...
Friday, June 20th, 2008
Stamps of Tunisia: Pictorial issues (1926)
A pictorial series had been issued in 1906, with small designs for the low values and double-sized designs for the higher values. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like...Stamps of Austria: The First Issues (1850)Stamps of Denmark: The First ...
Friday, June 13th, 2008
WIPA 1933 Philatelic Exhibition
This piece of research began as a small article on the WIPA labels of 1933. But like ‘Topsy’, it grew! I was pleased to discover that the RSPV Library is fortunate in owning two of the very detailed WIPA catalogues ...
Saturday, December 29th, 2007
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