Stamps of Portuguese India: Father José Vaz Tercentenary (1951)
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 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
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:38+11:00Aug 1, 2017|Designers, History, Italy & Colonies, Music on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This attractive issue celebrated the 900th Death Anniversary of Guido D'Arezzo (musician). Designed by R. Pierbattista and R. De Sanctis.
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:38+11:00Jul 29, 2017|Designers, Engravers, France & Colonies, Railroads or Railways, Railways, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|
This stamp celebrated the Electrification of the Valenciennes Railway Line in France. Designed and engraved by Decaris. Recess. Perf. 13.
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:38+11:00Jul 28, 2017|Designers, Netherlands & Colonies, Railroads or Railways, Railways, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|
These two stamps celebrated the Centenary of the Netherlands Railway. Designed by G.V.A. Roling. Photo Perf 14 x 13½. Released
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:38+11:00Jul 25, 2017|Classic Stamps, Engravers, Kings on Stamps, Netherlands & Colonies, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
The second issue of King William II stamps was engraved by W. Kaiser of Amsterdam.. Recess printed at the Mint,
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:39+11:00Jul 20, 2017|British Empire, Ceylon, De La Rue, George VI, King George V, King George VI, Printers, Printing Processes, Royalty, Sri Lanka, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
The lower values were similar to those of 1935-6; but with a portrait of King George VI substituted for George
By PDb Archive|2017-10-11T09:18:39+11:00Jul 17, 2017|Aircraft on Stamps, Animals on Stamps, Atlantic Islands, Birds on Stamps, British Commonwealth, British Empire, Falkland Islands, King George VI, Royalty, Ships on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This attractive issue, consisting of 14 stamps, was the final King George VI set for the Falklands. Recess printed. Waterlow
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:39+11:00Jul 12, 2017|British Commonwealth, British Empire, India, King George V, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This set of six stamps was issued in February, 1931 to mark the inauguration of New delhi as the new
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:40+11:00Jul 10, 2017|Astronomy on Stamps, History, Italy & Colonies, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
The two stamps issued for the Galileo Galilei Anniversary in 1964 were of uniform design and show 30l blood red
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:40+11:00Jul 9, 2017|Austria, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Crowns on Stamps, Hats on Stamps, History, New Issues 2016, Religion on Stamps, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
The Archducal Hat is one of the brightest royal symbols of Austria. In 2016 the actual crown of Austria will
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:40+11:00Jul 8, 2017|Animals on Stamps, Crowns on Stamps, Denmark & Colonies, Designers, Engravers, Mail Coaches on Stamps, Postal Carriers, Postal Services, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This issue celebrated the Danish Stamp Centenary and featured a mail coach on each of its two stamps. designed by
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:40+11:00Jul 7, 2017|Atlantic Islands, Birds on Stamps, Denmark & Colonies, Designers, Engravers, Greenland, Legends on Stamps, Slania, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This 90 0. deep blue issue celebrated Greenland Legends and featured the Great Northern Diver and Raven. Designed by J.
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:18:41+11:00Jul 6, 2017|Austria, Designers, Engravers, Postal Carriers, Postal Workers, Stamp Days, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This interesting stamp celebrated Stamp Day in Austria for 1986. It featured a Nuremberg Letter Carrier from a 16th Century