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	Postage stamp Summary
		Later, the concept of the adhesive postage stamp was published by Rowland Hill, in Postal Reform: its Importance and Practibility in 1837.
		Postage stamps are sometimes issued in souvenir sheets containing just one or a small number of stamps.
		Stamps should be distinguished from cinderellas, stamp-like labels that resemble, but are not, postage stamps.
	www.bookrags.com /Postage_stamp (2440 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Postage stamp
		Postage stamps were first introduced in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in May 1 1840 as part of the postal reforms promoted by Rowland Hill.
		The first postage stamp, the Penny Black, first issued on the 1st of May for use from May 6, 1840, and two days later, the Two pence blue, with an engraving of the young Queen Victoria, were an immediate success though refinements, like perforations were instituted with later issues.
		perforated stamps – while this term can be used to refer to the perforations around the edge of a stamp (used to divide the sheet into individual stamps) it is also a technical term for stamps that have additionally been perforated across the middle with letters or a distinctive pattern or monogram known as perfins.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Postage_stamp (2347 words)

	Stamps (Philatelic) - Principal Collections
		Vikram Chand and is of the locally produced postage stamps of Mauritius from 1848 to 1859 used on cover to show use and aspects of the postal history.
		Of Polish postal history 1938-1949 was presented by M A Bojanowicz in 1966, and covers the wartime posts in Poland and Polish Free Forces.
		Is of the stamps and postal history of Hyderabad, was formed by A H Burnett and given in 1991 by A D and R G Burnett.
	www.bl.uk /collections/stampsprincipal.html (1335 words)

	Stamps and postal history of Switzerland - Information from Reference.com
		The first stamps used in Switzerland were issued by the cantons of Zürich, Geneva and Basel for their own use, with the first federal issues coming several years later.
		Canton Zurich also issued a stamp in 1850, known to collectors as the Winterthur issue, depicting the Swiss federal cross and a posthorn, which served as a transitional issue until the stamps of the Swiss federal government made their appearance later that same year.
		Stamp printing experienced some difficulties during this period, and a variety of surcharges were needed in 1915 and 1921.
	www.reference.com /search?q=Stamps+and+postal+history+of+Switzerland (1533 words)

	Vatican City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Vatican City has its own post office, commissary (supermarket), bank (the automatic teller machines are the only ones in the world to use Latin), railway station, electricity generating plant, and publishing house.
		Vatican Radio, the official radio station, is one of the most influential in Europe.
		This unique, non-commercial economy is also supported financially by contributions (known as Peter's Pence) from Catholics throughout the world, the sale of postage stamps and tourist mementos, fees for admission to museums, and the sale of publications.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vatican_City (2987 words)

	History and Types of Postage Stamps
		digital stamps that can be printed up on special labels and, unlike previous postage the USPS licensed individuals to print up on their computers, that can be used on any date, not just the date one prints them up.
		Automatenmarken, stamps issued in the denomination of the customer's choice by a kind of machine (similar to computer-vended postage) are also referred to by the acronym ATM, which has created some confusion.
		Switzerland) that make extensive use of this form of charitable fund-raising design such stamps in a way that makes them more desirable for collectors.
	www.edinformatics.com /inventions_inventors/postage_stamp.htm (1777 words)

	USPS - 2006 Commemorative Stamps
		The "Hattie McDaniel" stamp image is based on a photograph of her in the dress McDaniel wore when accepting the1939 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in "Gone with the Wind." McDaniel appeared in more than 300 films and extended her acting career into television.
		Both stamps feature an illustration of a white dove — a time-honored symbol of peace, love, and fidelity — and a heart, surrounded by calligraphic flourishes set against a lavender background (one-ounce denomination) and a light green background (two-ounce denomination).
		The "Judy Garland" stamp image is based on a publicity photo from A Star is Born, and the side of the stamp sheet depicts her as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.
	www.usps.com /communications/news/stamps/2005/sr05_054.htm (14660 words)

	POST OFFICE IN PARADISE - Missionary Stamps
		When adult collectors and stamp periodicals began to pay attention, Missionaries were immediately recognized as among the rarest of all postage stamps and high prices reflected the intense interest in them.
		Postage rates and mail arrangements of the early 1850's are detailed in the Foreign Mail page.
		Hawaii charged 5¢ postage to carry mail from the Honolulu post office to a ship in the harbor and the 5¢ value was for that rate.
	www.hawaiianstamps.com /missionary.html (1837 words)

	In Praise of the Penny Black
		The "father" of the adhesive postage stamp was a North London schoolmaster by trade and a self-proclaimed efficiency expert.
		The postage stamp caught on-with Brazil and Switzerland adopting the technology in 1843 and the United States, somewhat belatedly, in 1847.
		The characters identify the position of the stamp on the engraved steel grid (or plate) from which a sheet of stamps is produced.
	www.themysterybox.com /FHist.html (1118 words)

	Stamp Shows Worldwide
		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 Shows from all over the world are being added as soon as information is received from the promoters.
	www.stampshows.com (329 words)

	HH Sales - Special Stocklist Offers
		482 The Stamps and Postal History of Northern NIGERIA,Nicholson,Cockrill c1982,24p p/b 9.00
		483 The Stamps and Postal History of the Niger Territories and the Niger Coast Protectorate,
		500 The Stamps and Postal History of Northern Rhodesia and Zambia 1963-1965,Drysdall,
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	IGStamps - The Stamps and Postal History of Switzerland
		Whether you are beginner, a specialist, or a long time collector of the stamps and covers of Switzerland, my web site should be worth a visit.
		Ranging from early issue Swiss stamps of the 1840’s to the 1990’s.
		Whilst Switzerland is my speciality I also list some covers from other countries, including GB, France, Belgium, Holland, Austria, Austrailia, Scandinavia, Far and Middle East.
	www.igstamps.com (271 words)

	Philatelic - Online Tips Philatelic
		Page Index The wide range of books and publications on philately, postal history, stamps, and the many other associated subjects is like the...
		Norfolk Island Philatelic Bureau Norfolk Island stamps are sought after by many within the philatelic world, and the territory has a long established and active participation in the collector market...
		Turks and Caicos Islands Postage Stamps - The Philatelic Bureau of the Turks and Caicos Islands is located in Grand Turk and Providenciales.
	www.ystamp.com /philatelic (2007 words)

	Postal History from Switzerland
		for world postage stamps and world postal history.
		Postal stationary wrapper to RETFORD, ENGLAND, re-directed to BRADFORD.
		Postal stationary wrapper, with 5c, green embossed, and additional 5c green.
	www.stamproom.co.uk /phistory/switzerland.html (36 words)

	RARITAN STAMPS, Inc., - Stamp Auction House and Dealers
		We are holding quarterly Stamp Auctions of Rare Worldwide Stamps and Postal History.
		Our Company specializes in Russian stamps and covers of all historical periods and regions, including philatelic material of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Baltic States, Georgia, Russian Finland and Poland, Tannu Tuva and Ukraine.
		For almost ten years we have been the worldwide leading dealers in Russian stamps and postal history.
	www.raritanstamps.com (457 words)

	St. Vincent Stamps - ( & Philatelic Reference Website)
		Go to the Mid-Cities Stamp Club website at http://www.freewebs.com/mid-citiesstampclub/index.htm for downloadable PDF copies of the recent newsletters.
		California stamp club meeting proves to be an intimate affair
		June stamp club adventures range from Oklahoma to California
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	David Feldman SA, Philatelists & Auctioneers - HOMEPAGE
		The middle of December is the cut-off date for stamps, covers and collections which can be included in our April 1-5 Spring Auctions.
		David Feldman SA will hold a special auction of the "Atlantic" Collection of Switzerland in Zurich at 14:00h on Tuesday, December 4, 2007.
		The auction will be held at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Zurich-Oerlikon and the lots may be viewed there on the day of the sale and the afternoon before.
	www.davidfeldman.com (202 words)

	French Guiana stamps and postal history
		Home West Indies Stamps Books on the Guianas
		Postage stamps, booklets, flight, censored and maritime mail and philatelic covers of French Guiana for sale.
		The following selection of covers are all addressed to a stamp dealer in Switzerland.
	www.pennymead.com /Stamps/stampsfrenchguiana.htm (100 words)

	Stamps Best Auctions
		SWITZERLAND - GIGANTIC CLASSIC & MORE COLLECTION !
		USA 2 cents Bell's Dispatch stamp blue MNG
		TO PAY Stamps Pay 33p on short paid U.S. cover to U.K. Bid Price: $3.95
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	Stamps - Clever Mike
		Russia Offices Turkey Wrangel #237A invert ovpt cv $9+
		Stamp supplies - 2000 hinges & various sizes of mounts
		Last updated: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 07:52:54 GMT
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	Stamps Go for Auction
		United States #696 MNH PSE Graded 85, With Cert.
		WORLD FROM H TO Z,MINT AND USED STAMPS,- PICKING -
		1883-86 Cuba Stamps King Alfonso # 125 Block 4 ERROR
	stamps.jordan-world-class.com (62 words)

	Cynscribe WorldScribes<Cynscribe Calligraphy Compilation>
		A Brief History of Chinese Art/Oriental Gift Shop
		Guide to Writing Hieroglyphs/ by Henry G. Fischer
		29 Rubber Stamps with Book and Other and
	www.cynscribe.com /world.html (256 words)

	Stamps Quick Alerts for Auctions
		BIRMINGHAM UK REGISTER POSTAL LABEL MINT STRIP 6 stamps
		31 birds stamps - sets + 2 sheetlet.
		Last updated: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 07:52:43 GMT
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	Stamps Auction Best
		Disney 13 pc stamp lot 1981-1982 Jungle Book, Lady & T
		Art of the American Indian Stamps 2004 Mint Sheet #3873
		Last updated: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 07:53:18 GMT
	stamps.madeline-finest.com (56 words)

	Stamps You bid auction
		COSTA RICA 1956 Superb Air Cover Postage 11.40 Col !!!
		Harry Potter souvenir sheet NEW from France MNH
		Last updated: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 07:53:06 GMT
	stamps.kayla-fitting.com (46 words)

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