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 The Sanford Fleming 3 Pence Essay
This is an important turning point in the saga of Canadian postage stamps because the mere suggestion by Matthews that he could counterfeit the Scobie lithograph stamps caused PMG Morris to pursue a steel engraved plate process.
The fact that portions of two different stamp images are offset on the reverse of this 3d beaver proves that this example was taken from a sheet of stamps and was not a single impression die essay.
Canada's first postage stamp and the world's first stamp to portray an animal was designed by Sir Sandford Fleming a visionary whose accomplishments are not limited to postage stamps.
stampauctionnetwork.com /articles/fleming.htm   (6182 words)

  
 Canada and British North America Philatelic Literature
1196 The Postal Stationary of Canada $ 12.50
1210 The Hawker Stamp of Newfoundland $ 20.00
1220 The Postal History of the District of Assinibola: 1882 to 1906 $ 20.00
www.jameslee.com /book24.htm   (878 words)

  
 San Antonio Alamo Area Local - History of the United States Post Office   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Postal laws and regulations were revised and codified in the Ordinance of October 18, 1782.
Although postage stamps became available in 1847, mailers had the option of sending their letters and having the Recipients pay the postage until 1855, when prepayment became compulsory.
The existence of postal zones in the larger cities, set in motion in 1943, helped to some extent, but, in cases where the old zones failed to fit within the delivery areas, new numbers had to be assigned.
saaal-apwu.org /history.html   (9252 words)

  
 American Philatelic Society - Hall of Fame - 1970-1974
Bacon was commissioned by the British Museum to catalog and arrange for display the stamp collection formed by Thomas Keay Tapling which was bequeathed to the museum in 1891.
Faulstich was a pioneer student and collector of postal history.
She was a founder of the Postal History Society of the Americas (now the Postal History Society, Inc.).
www.stamps.org /Almanac/alm_HallofFame_1970-74.htm   (3056 words)

  
 John H. Talman Ltd.-Philatelic Literature Sales
The history of postal communications between England and colonies during the period of transition from sail to steam.
The history of all post offices, named stations, named branches, rural stations, rural branches, and community post offices is covered in the three sections of this book.
The Postal History of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick 1754-1867 by Jephcott, Greene and Young.
www.talmanstamps.com /literature.html   (1418 words)

  
 Stamp Shows Worldwide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
If you are a collector or dealer in worldwide postage stamps, revenue stamps, covers, postal history, postal stationery, postcards, cinderella stamps etc., and are looking for a stamp show close to where you live then this website is for you.
STAMP SHOWS provides the dates, places,directions and latest information on hundreds of different stamp shows worldwide and is updated regularly.
Stamp Show promoters, don't be left out, e-mail or fax (808)-922-2343 with your stamp show information.
www.stampshows.com   (360 words)

  
 Civilization.ca - The Labour Stamp: The Image of the Worker on Canadian Postage Stamps
In this analysis we are excluding the stamps issued by the various colonies of British North America prior to Confederation.
Consider, for instance, the 1929 pictorial stamp celebrating the Quebec Bridge (#156): it might also be taken as a memorial to the 70 men killed in the collapse of the first bridge in 1907 and the additional 14 men killed during the construction of the second bridge in 1916.
The two Bethune stamps were issued in 1990, accompanied by a parallel issue in China; the scenes depict Bethune in Canada and in China but do not refer to his part in the defence of the Spanish Republic.
www.civilization.ca /cpm/labstamp/lsend01e.html   (1137 words)

  
 Trains on US Stamps - Index Page
Trains on stamps are my favorite collecting area, so although these pages are not formally a part of my philatelic alphabet, I am including them so I can share some of my favorite stamps and covers.
The stamps are aranged by type (Locals and Expresses, US postage stamps, then Parcel Post, Revenues, and postal stationery).
I am still NOT including here stamps such as Scott 628, the John Ericsson commemorative, whose rail connection is that its subject designed the steam locomotive "Novelty" in 1869.
alphabetilately.com /US-trains.html   (359 words)

  
 MA's Stamp Album - Canada - 1882
These stamps were produced under the terms of the original 1867 contract, that is at 25c per thousand.
Three new denominations, 1/2c, 5c, and 10c, were introduced, as well as a new class, Registered Letter Stamps, and the Officially Sealed Label also made their appearance during this period.
The position dot is usually discernable at the lower left corner of all stamps except those from the extreme left vertical row of the sheet.
victorian.fortunecity.com /verona/643/1882.htm   (455 words)

  
 CANADA, Collections Booklets & Literature, Sale 395 - Oct. 12 2004 - R. Maresch & Son Auctions
BOGGS, W: The Postage Stamps and Postal History of Canada, 870 pp; and JARRETT: Stamps of British North America, 595 pp, both 1975 Q.M. eds., dj, like new.
BOGGS, W: The Postage Stamps and Postal History of Canada, 2 vols., HB, 1945 ed., light Scotch tape stains on inside covers, otherwise pristine and very fine.
ARFKEN, et al: Canada's Pence, Decimal and Small Queen Eras, ARGENTI N.B. and N.S., BOGGS Stamps and Postal History of Canada and Nfld.
www.maresch.com /395/to130.htm   (3127 words)

  
 APS Specialty Societies Search Results!
Purpose: The collecting/study of the stamps and postal history of Canada, Newfoundland, and the pre-Confederation colonies of Bristish North America.
Purpose: To study the stamps, postal history and postal stationery of all portions of the Indian Sub-continent.
Purpose: To study the postal and fiscal emissions of Nicaragua and its postal history.
www.stamps.org /directories/affiliat.asp   (6437 words)

  
 The Stamps and Philately of Canada
Our web site specializes in the definitive stamps of Canada and our goal is to provide the most extensive and detailed listings on the Internet...
The Canadian Postal Museum operates a complete museum programme and acts as a repository to hold objects in trust for the Canadian public.
Its mission is to preserve and interpret the material heritage of postal communication within the context of global and societal communications, especially, but not exclusively, in Canada.
ajward.tripod.com /stamps/cadtips.htm   (977 words)

  
 CHARLES G. FIRBY - AUCTIONS Sale - 0303 (PR) Page 1
The bible for the Postal History of this popular issue.
Only 250 copies were printed with most having been acquired by the 57 exhibitors whose material graced this fabulous, once in a lifetime assemblage..
A rare pmk on a Canadian stamp that was apparently applied to cancel the stamp that failed to get cancelled in Canada.
stampauctionnetwork.com /g/g03031.htm   (2036 words)

  
 BNAPS Book Department - Philatelic Literature   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
L4k2 Liechtenstein Stamps and Their Background 1912-1973, 1975 by Marian Carne Zinsmeister, S.P.A. A catalogue and study of Liechtenstein stamps dating 1912 to 1973.
A catalogue of stamps of the Falkland islands softcover, 26 pp.
A catalogue of stamps from Ireland softcover, 36 pp.
www.iankimmerly.com /boutique/bnaps_books.html   (2491 words)

  
 Definition of Category:History of Canada - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Articles and subcategories related to the history of Canada.
More detailed articles and links can be found at Pre-Confederation history of Canada, Post-Confederation history of Canada, and the Timeline of Canadian history.
History of the west coast of North America
www.biocrawler.com /biowiki/Category:History_of_Canada   (222 words)

  
 Canada & B.N.A. Books
Large Queen Stamps of Canada and their Use 1868-1872 by Duckworth Stamps and the usages, from the paper to detailed ship sailings, a complete coverage, good text, poor illustrations.
Postal History of Yukon Territory Canada by Robert G. Woodall A completely new work though it is published by Quarterman.
Postage Stamps and Cancellations of Prince Edward Islands 1814-1873 by James C. Lehr A fine handbook covering all facets of PEI philately.
www.pbbooks.com /canada.htm   (1713 words)

  
 Dubai Stamps and Postal Stationery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Dubai's postal history may be divided into six periods.
From 1 April 1948 until 1961, Dubai used the stamps and postal stationery of the British Postal Agencies in Eastern Arabia (listed under Oman in Scott's Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue).
From 1961 to 1963, Dubai used the stamps and postal stationery of the Trucial States.
www.ohmygosh.on.ca /stamps/dubai/dubai.htm   (179 words)

  
 Asian postage stamps and postal history store on Nomadtrader. Vintage asian Postcards, Online Auctions, Postcards, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Stamps, Postcards, Photo's and Ephemeral paper items of Asia are both rich in the history and tradition of the cultures that produced them.
Asian Stamps and Postal History accepts no responsibility for packages lost in the mail.
Any stamps or other merchandise purchased from Asian Stamps and Postal History can be returned within 10 days for full refund.
www.nomadtrader.com /asianpostalhistory.aspx?assistant=show   (490 words)

  
 Welcome
The Crawford Medal is a silver-gilt medal and is awarded for the most valuable and original contribution to the study and knowledge of philately published in book form during the two years preceding the award.
The Postage Stamps of New Zealand Vol III
The Postage Stamps of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
www.norbyhus.dk /fipliterature/crawford.html   (464 words)

  
 Weeda Stamps: News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Here is a very brief history of some of the important events relating to the mountain.
Paintings and maps tracing the history of Montreal line the interior walls much like the Stations of the Cross in a church.
The only reference to it being by law I found is on the Canada Post site which referenced the requirement that stamps be bilingual as mandated by the "Official Languages Act" which from what I could find was passed in 1985.
www.weeda.com /Newsletter.aspx?ID=21   (558 words)

  
 Pitcairn Island Virtual Shopping Mall - Stamps & Postal Items
Founded in 1973, PISG's charter is to create a group for the study of the stamps, postal history, and the people of the Pitcairn Islands.
The Pitcairn Island Philatelic Bureau, based in the Office of the Governor of Pitcairn, is a department of the Pitcairn Island Post Office.
It is policy however, that where possible all orders are mailed from Pitcairn, thus preserving the integrity of this truly authentic collection.
www.lareau.org /pivsm1.html   (300 words)

  
 Specialty Philatelic Presses
Postal History of Spanish New Orleans, A Study of the Development of Mail Service and Postal Communications to and from New Orleans during the Spanish Period, 1763-1804 by Dr. Y.
Chicago's Mail, An anthology of postal history articles focusing upon the community's growth, ins interests, and its attitudes by Harvey M. Karlen The author is first rate as is the text however the illustrations are not as one would expect from the CCC.
The Postal History of the P&O Service to the Peninsula by R. Kirk Mails carried from England to the Iberian Peninsula; Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar from 1835 to 1862, the sailings and markings.
www.pbbooks.com /press.htm   (9506 words)

  
 eBay — Stamps, United States and Australia items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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   (240 words)

  
 Alberta's Telephone Heritage - Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Stinson, Margaret, The Wired City: A History of the Telephone in Edmonton Copyright 1980, Edmonton Telephones
About.com, Inventors - The History of the Telephone: Alexander Graham Bell, Elisha Gray and the Invention of the Telephone
Oral Histories, Courtesy of the Telephone Historical Centre, Edmonton
www.abheritage.ca /telephone/resources.html   (310 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The postage stamps and postal history of British Guiana,: Books: William Augustus Townsend   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Amazon.com: The postage stamps and postal history of British Guiana,: Books: William Augustus Townsend
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The postage stamps and postal history of British Guiana, (Unknown Binding)
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0900631015?v=glance   (211 words)

  
 eBay — stamps, stamp collecting and stamp collection items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
We carry a full stock of High Quality US and Worldwide Stamps, Proofs and Essays, Stationary, and Revenues, lots and collections.
We noorasdd Philatelic : Are specializes in Modern stamps of the Middle East, W.W. topics, and thematic : Buy Sell : Stamps, Coins, Bank note and Phone Cards.
We offer a wide range of stamps for the collector.
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 Amazon.com: The Maldive Islands: Their postage stamps and postal history: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Amazon.com: The Maldive Islands: Their postage stamps and postal history: Books
The Maldive Islands: Their postage stamps and postal history (Unknown Binding)
Personalize genuine US postage with your own snapshots!
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