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	Postage stamps and postal history of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The pair of large-format stamps featured a lion in an imposings stance; they were issued twice, in 1924, and then in 1925, the stamps of each year being inscribed with the year of issue.
		The century of the postage was celebrated in 1940 with a set of six depicting Victoria and George VI side-by-side.
		British stamps were used at many of these colonies in their early years, and can be recognized from numbers on the postmarks.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stamps_and_postal_history_of_the_United_Kingdom (1614 words)

	Stamps (Philatelic) Articles
		This collection of British Africa issues to 1935 was formed by Dr Edward Mosely of Johannesburg, South Africa, and presented by his daughter, Mrs Kathleen Cunningham, in 1946 in memory of her parents.
		The designs of these stamps, which were mainly either that of Hitler’s head or a Swastika, were unacceptable by the Allies for use by the civilian population and required that they be obliterated in some way.
		The postage stamps in the Archive are usually taken from the first printing, copies being held by the Chief Inspector of Stamps and the Crown Agents Bureau.
	www.bl.uk /collections/stampsarticles.html (3953 words)

	Edward VIII Postage Stamp Essay
		It is the purpose of this paper to examine the events surrounding the demise of the Edward VIII issue, and its connection to the first George VI issue, and to clarify the status of the die-proof essays relating to Edward.
		He argued that releasing a stamp bearing a portrait of Edward VIII would not be out of the question due to the fact that the post office continued to issue stamps for many months after the death of a reigning Monarch.
		The Government has decided not to issue any King Edward VIII stamps, and for that reason it is necessary to discontinue all work on the engraving of dies and printing plates.
	www.rpsc.org /cp/edward_viii_essay.html (2990 words)

	Britain and the Commonwealth: collect by reign
		The first stamp, known as the Penny Black, bears the portrait of a very young Queen Victoria, whose reign began in 1837 and ended 63 years later with her death in 1901.
		Stamps printed in this way are called "keytypes" or "keyplates." This printing method provided an economical way for the smallest British colonies to have their own postage stamps.
		Edward VII was succeeded by his second son, who reigned as King George V from 1910 to 1936.
	www.linns.com /howto/refresher/reign_20050919/refreshercourse.asp (1602 words)

	Collecting Stamps
		A person qualified to engrave a design as minute as a stamp is at the top of the class, particularly one who can handle the frame, vignette and lettering.
		Type-set stamps are usually crudely done, and are frequently State stamps or locals.
		This process has been used, for example, in the 1950 multicolored pictorial set of Guatemala, the 1935-7 postage and airmail issues of that country, several Mexican issues in about the same period, the King Edward VIII and King George VI issues of Great Britain, and many of the stamps of Switzerland.
	www.oldandsold.com /articles01/article674.shtml (684 words)

	British Stamps -- Recommendations and Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		All the stamps of British Somaliland were withdrawn from sale on 25 June 1960; for the week prior to formal unification on 1 July, stamps of Italian Somaliland and Somalia were used.
		During the short reign of Edward VIII just one set of four definitive postage stamps was issued, between 20 January and 10 December 1936.
		The stamps were printed in sheets of 120 which consisted of two panes of 60 (10 rows of 6).
	www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/23/british-stamps.html (1225 words)

	The First Art Stamp Ever
		France introduced stamps in January 1849, but instead of using the portrait of a living person, [they] chose the profile of Ceres, goddess of agriculture, in a circular frame with a rectangular border (Scott #1).
		The first postage stamp issue of the Province of Canada featured the beaver on the 3-pence, H.R.H. Albert, the Prince Consort on the 6-pence denomination, and Her Majesty Queen Victoria on the 12-pence.
		The portrait of Her Majesty Queen Victoria is reproduced from a contemporary engraving of a full-length painting by Alfred Edward Chalon, R.A. Although this work of art portrays the young Queen in her robes of state, merely the head appears in various British colonial postage stamp designs, including the 12-pence for the Province of Canada.
	arthistory.heindorffhus.dk /frame-ArtstampOne.htm (989 words)

	British Philatelic Trust, Rowland Hill, promotion of "the study, research and dissemination of knowledge" ...
		British Philatelic Trust, Rowland Hill, promotion of "the study, research and dissemination of knowledge" about philately - UK Philately, Stamps and stamp collecting plus much, much more GB promotion of "the study, research and dissemination of knowledge" about philately
		Wrote ‘A Comprehensive Catalogue of the Postage Stamps of the United States of America’ [1916] and ‘A List of the Stamps of the United States of America issued for general postage from 1847 to 1908’ [1921].
		Wrote monograph on ‘The Dies of the Postage Stamps of Portugal of the Reigns of Dona Maria II and Dom Pedro V’ [1907] and ‘The Samoa Express Postage Stamps’ [1916].
	www.ukphilately.org.uk /bpt/whowaswho/whowaswho-vwxyz.htm (1864 words)

	British High Commission
		The three centuries are known as The Age of Sail, the age between the demise of the galley and the rise of the steamship.
		In 1850, the first adhesive postage stamps in Australia were issued in New South Wales.
		This great exhibition "Island to Empire 300 Years of British Art: 1550 - 1850" shows that the empire of the present is not only the empire of the mind but also of the spirit and of the heart.
	bhc.britaus.net /News/newsdefault.asp?id=585 (1382 words)

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		Edward T. Newell, a bright young man also of independent means, was brought in to curate the collection.
		In the next section are the coins of the modern (17th-19th century) states of India, followed by the coins of the British, French, Dutch and Portuguese in India.
		British Museum catalogues: The Lane-Poole 10 volume set is in "Mohammedan" under B, as is the catalogue of coins of the Shahs.
	www.numismatics.org /collections/IslamicResources.html (5845 words)

	Post Card History - Stamps on postcards sent to the UK
		The result was protests, and a return to the 1d postage rate from 29 May 1922.
		This was a very simple stamp compared to earlier styles, but its use soon came to an end when King Edward VIII abdicated.
		the 2d stamp was 'orange' (1940-41) then 'pale orange' (1941-50) and 'pale brown' (1950-52).
	www.edinphoto.org.uk /0_PC_0/0_post_card_history_-_stamps_postage_rates_uk_1890s-1952.htm (451 words)

	Category:Postage stamps - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		For more information, see the article about Postage stamp.
		There are 6 subcategories shown below (more may be shown on subsequent pages).
		List of entities that have issued postage stamps
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Category:Postage_stamps (90 words)

	Dan Wyman Books Antisemitica
		Domestic postage is usually $4.00 for the first volume and $1.00 for each thereafter.
		Houston Stewart Chamberlain (1855-1927), was the son of a British admiral.
		Presumes the supremacy of the British race and aspires to the conversion of the Jews to Christianity.
	www.danwymanbooks.com /fearthejew.htm (10374 words)

	Biography for Queen Elizabeth II (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		In 1936 when she was 10 her uncle King Edward VIII caused a stir by abdicating the throne to marry a twice divorced American named Wallis Warfield Simpson.
		Niece of King Edward VIII (Duke of Windsor), Mary the Princess Royal (aka Victoria, 1897-1965), Prince Henry (Duke of Gloucester), Prince George (Duke of Kent), and Prince John (1905-1919).
		Although most of the "Crown Jewels" are owned by the state, the British Royal Family do own one of the most valuable collection of jewels in the world, containing some of the worlds largest diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, and Rubies.
	www.imdb.com /name/nm0703070/bio (967 words)

	eBay — UK Great Britain, Stamps and Booklets items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Stamps are available in all grades, conditions to suit the needs of collectors.
		We are long standing members of the APS and we guarantee the stamp we sell you is genuine.
		If there is a country or stamp that you are looking for and don't see it, ple...
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	eBay Australia Shop - MOBY Stamps and Collectables: GB QEII decimal, British Commonwealth, GB QEII pre decimal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Massive selection of mint and used British and Commonwealth stamps in sets, singles and whole collections.
		GB 1887 jubilee half d SG197e unmounted mint stamp
		British Solomon Isl 1946 victory u/m Mint Set Stamps
	stores.ebay.com.au /MOBY-Stamps-and-Collectables (345 words)

	U.S Postage Stamps, Essays & Proofs
		These books are primarily related to the adhesive stamps of the United States, however there is often some postal history interest plus one can not fully interpret the postal history aspects of a cover without a detailed knowledge of the adhesive postage stamps.
		United States Stamps 1927-32 by Gary Griffith This book is a continuation of his work on the 1922-26 postage stamps, the Regular Issues, Commemoratives and Air Mails; from original research in the various Official Records, Smithsonian, National Archives and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
		Specimens of Stamped Envelopes and Wrappers of the U.S. by J. Weimer The UPSS revision of this material from the 1954 Thorp.
	www.pbbooks.com /stamps.htm (6039 words)

	Design and Colour on Great Britain Stamps 1840-1934
		This page looks at some design aspects of British definitive stamps 1840-1970, it is not exhaustive, but I hope it will interest philatelists and inspire a graphic design student to study the early development of British stamp design.
		Values on the line-engraved stamps ½d, 1d, 1½d and 2d
		Colour changes in British stamps, one colour, two colour, multi-colour (big file).
	www.imagesoftheworld.org /stamps/design.htm (151 words)

	Useful dates in British history
		Edward I embarks on the conquest of Wales
		Death of Henry VIII (Edward VI to 1553)
		Apr-Jun: Mutinies in the British Navy at Spithead and Nore
	www.johnowensmith.co.uk /histdate (11252 words)

	eBay — stamps, stamp collecting and stamp collection items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Find both used and unused stamps from the US and all over the world.
		Protect your stamp collection with sheets and folders so they last longer and stay in mint condition.
		In the Worldwide Stamps category, search for first day covers, philatelic covers, postal stationary and United Nations stamps.
	stamps.ebay.com (221 words)

	eBay — Sheets, UK Great Britain and Stamps items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Our store specializes in selling worldwide postage stamps and related material for the philatelist.
		This store has an accumulation of postage stamp material which has been collected over the last 50 years is now being broken up and placed on sale.
		Specialist in fine, rare and unusual stamps from the British Commonwealth.
	stamps.stores.ebay.com /UK-Great-Britain_Sheets_W0QQcatZ3500QQtZlw (546 words)

	Classifieds
		I have stamps from many countries of the world.
		I have scan the stamps and have placed the scans on two web sites.
		sale of my old stamps british period india and state 100nos sarawak 25 nos,northborneo 25 nos,malaya and states 100 nos singapore 100 nos and other 500 stamps.interested person mail me or send letter to me. c.selvam 2-17-b main road, thirumarugal-609702 tamilnadu india e mail ramaselvam@yahoo.com dont wait
	www.stampfinder.com /Class_Ads.cfm?cat=401&b_c=25&t_r=1 (916 words)

	Buy Specialist Great British Stamps Online, UK stamp dealers — Arthur Ryan and Company, Richmond. England
		Arthur Ryan and Co are the No 1 Online Specialist Great Britain Stamp Dealers offering UK postage stamps to Collectors and Investors.
		PLEASE NOTE, the 10% discount will be deducted when your order is processed and charged and will not show on the Payment Details page or the confirmation of order e-mail which is sent to you.
		Issued twice every month, these lists contain a wide selection of better stamps seldom offered elsewhere including better singles, rarities, proofs, colour trials, postal history, cinderella material and much more.
	www.gbstamps.co.uk (481 words)

	eBay Canada — discounted stamp catalogue, stamp albums, United States postage stamps for less money (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		eBay Canada Stamps delivers a vast selection of stamps and stamp collecting necessities.
		If you are collecting postage stamps from around the globe discover eBay Canada's selection of Canadian stamps, United States postage stamps, Romanian stamps, Japanese stamps or British stamps.
		eBay Canada is a great resource for stamp collectors of all ages.
	stamps.ebay.ca (203 words)

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		rom checking with British Library catalogue I presume this is the first reprint taken from the 1915 edition, although nothing on the book suggests it is a reprint.
		Inscribed by author to ffep to either the wife or daughter of the dedicatee.
		Postage may vary on this item due to weight "ask dealer question for best quote.
	www.bozbooks.demon.co.uk /misc.htm (6679 words)

	GB Stamps - Specialist Great Britain Stamp Dealers
		Based on Stanley Gibbons excellent Collect British Stamps.
		This is a simplified listing and ideal for the new collector of British postage stamps.
		Based on Stanley Gibbons Concise Catalogue, a specialised listing for the more advanced collector of UK postage stamps.
	www.gbstamps.co.uk /stamps.asp (136 words)

	Great Britain - British Victorian Postage Stamps
		Display of the 4d surface-printed stamp engraved by Jean Ferdinand Joubert de la Ferté 1810-84
		Display of the 2½d, 3d, and 1s surface-printed stamps
		GB Stamps Quiz 1840-1934- so you know your GB stamps?
	www.imagesoftheworld.org /stamps/stamps.htm (355 words)

	HH Sales - Special Stocklist Offers
		115 The British Postage Stamp of the 19th Century,RL,National Postal Museum 1968,272p d/j 11.00
		137 A Study of the Stamps of the Reign of King Edward VIII,Kirk,GBPS 2nd edn 1974,31p p/b 6.50
		483 The Stamps and Postal History of the Niger Territories and the Niger Coast Protectorate,
	www.fgalbums.com /hh2.htm (8040 words)

	Table of contents for Library of Congress control number 2004008103 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Table of contents for Linn's introduction to the stamps of Great Britain / David Alderfer and Larry Rosenblum.
		Bibliographic record and links to related information available from the Library of Congress catalog.
		Contents may have variations from the printed book or be incomplete or contain other coding.
	www.loc.gov /catdir/toc/ecip0417/2004008103.html (83 words)

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