American Helvetia Philatelic Society
Friday, July 11th, 2008: Clubs & Societies, Links, Switzerland, United StatesThe American Helvetia Philatelic Society (AHPS) is the largest group for collectors of Swiss stamps outside Switzerland. The current organization dates from 1975 but traces its lineage back to 1938, when six Swiss and three Americans founded the original Society ...
Blatter and the Bahamas
Monday, June 30th, 2008: "NSW Philatelist", Bahamas, British West Indies, De La Rue, Overprints, Postal History, SwitzerlandRussell W. Stern. Lot 142 in the Postal History Auction run by Yorkshire Cover Auctions, which closed 5 June 2004, appeared to have a familiar address (see for example NSW Philatelist, Article 449, November 1996). And yes, it was another Blatter ...
Switzerland - The Different Stamp
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008: Cinderellas, Switzerland, Topicals or ThematicsRichard 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.
Eagles
Thursday, April 17th, 2008: Central America, Classic Stamps, Europe, Glossary, Mexico, Switzerland, Topicals or ThematicsA popular name for the 1864 issues of Mexico, which showed an eagle tramping a snake underfoot. Also applied to the 1845 and 1847-9 issues of Geneva. Above: 1864 "Dragon" issue of Mexico Above: 1845, 1846 and 1847-9 issues of Geneva
The Postal History of World War II Mail Between New Zealand and Switzerland
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008: "Philately from Australia", Articles, Book Reviews, New Zealand, Philatelic Publications, Postal History, SwitzerlandRichard Breckon. The Postal History of World War II Mail Between New Zealand and Switzerland by Robin M. Startup FRPSL FRPSNZ and Charles J. LaBlonde CPhH; ISBN 0-9085887-3-9; soft cover spiral binding; iv + 131 pages; published 2005 by the ...