The Loop
Most of us will be familiar with the Language of Flowers. In Victorian times flowers were often sent to convey messages. However few will be aware of the Language of Stamps.Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
Monday, April 29th, 2013
Australian Registered Labels (1952)
The following article was first published in Australian Stamp Monthly (December, 1952) and written by Alec A Gavin. THE little Registered Label (R6 in P.O. phraseology) plays a very important part in a vital post office activity, and the collection and study of these items of Commonwealth postal stationery has attracted the attention of a [...]
The following article was first published in Australian Stamp Monthly (December, 1952) and written by Alec A Gavin.
THE little Registered Label (R6 in P.O. phraseology) plays a very important part in a vital post office activity, and the collection and study of these items of Commonwealth postal stationery has attracted the attention of a number of ardent enthusiasts over the past twenty odd years.
Friday, April 26th, 2013
Collecting U. S. Booklets – A Boundless Challenge
When you set out to amass a complete collection of United States stamp booklets, it is nice to know the magnitude of the task. Let’s start the process of trying to count the booklets and see why we can’t arrive at a definitive number.
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
ATA Reissues Watercraft on Stamps Handbook
The American Topical Association (ATA) has released a second printing of its popular Watercraft on Stamps handbook. The first (smaller) edition of the book has been out of print for several years. To honor multiple requests for the book, a second printing in an expanded size format has been made.Monday, April 22nd, 2013
Sunday, April 21st, 2013
Saturday, April 20th, 2013
Originally published in “The Railway Magazine” in March 1898, this article gives a fascinating insight into railway activities and life in Japan at the close of the nineteenth century.Monday, April 15th, 2013
Saturday, April 13th, 2013
This little hunt for butterflies in West Africa requires neither net nor mosquito repellent, so forget your pith helmet and take a relaxing look at the beautiful and exotic stamp issues of Gabon.Saturday, April 6th, 2013
Saturday, April 6th, 2013
Saturday, April 6th, 2013
