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  All articles - Dic.blogopt.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Postage stamps and postal history of Cape Juby
Postage stamps and postal history of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania
Postage stamps and postal history of Senegambia and Niger
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 Postage stamps and postal history of Tanzania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The story of the postage stamps and postal history of Tanzania begins with German East Africa, which was occupied by British forces during World War I.
After the war, the territory was named Tanganyika and issued stamps under that name until after a union with Zanzibar in 1964.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stamps_and_postal_history_of_Tanzania   (295 words)

  
 Tanganyika - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Between 1935 and 1961, stamps of the combined postal administration known as "Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika" were in use.
Tanganyika is still the name of the mainland part, as Tanzania's name is derived from the names of both Tanganyika and Zanzibar.
Tanganyika District is located in the Katanga Province, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tanganyika   (475 words)

  
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Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects, such as envelopes (cover)s.
The 10c stamp of Tanganyika from 1925 depicts a giraffe and palm treesStamp collectors are an important source of revenue for some small countries who create limited runs of elaborate stamps designed mainly to be bought by stamp collectors.
Federal Duck stamps (stamps for duck hunting licenses, mainly U.S. with some other countries such as Canada); the first Duck stamp was designed by noted conservationist Ding Darling, and was issued in 1934.
www.circleyou.com /collecting-stamp.htm   (1052 words)

  
 The Ultimate Tanganyika - American History Information Guide and Reference
Tanganyika was an East African republic within the British Commonwealth, named after Lake Tanganyika, which formed its western border.
The name first appeared as the Mandated Territory of Tanganyika, which was formed from the colony of German East Africa, captured by the British during World War I and mandated to them in 1922 by the League of Nations.
In 1946 it became a trust territory of the United Nations, still ruled by the British, and then independent on December 9, 1961.
historymania.com /american_history/Tanganyika   (313 words)

  
 British Forgeries of the Stamps and Banknotes of the Central Powers
These were the 5, 10 and 25 heller stamps of Austria, the 5, 10 and 15-pfennig stamps of Bavaria, and the 10 and 15-pfennig stamps of Germany.
With the stamps was a long article entitled "Caught red-handed, Wilhelm II prepares annexation," and text which indicated that the stamps had been prepared in advance to be used in Switzerland after the Germans occupied that country.
The stamps apparently stirred up the Swiss to the point that the German embassy in Berne was forced to reply, pointing out that the story was false and the newspaper had been fooled.
www.psywarrior.com /BritishForgeriesWWI.html   (4019 words)

  
 Stamps (Philatelic) Articles
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.
Obliterated official stamps, including those produced for use by the Nazi Party, can be found in the material from Glachau, and Gross Raschen shows the use of postal labels with the addition of a value in manuscript.
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)

  
 AskPhil -- Stamp Collecting starts here.
Elsass: (Ger.) overprint on stamps of Germany, occupation of Alsace, WWI, 1940.
Embossed revenues: revenue stamps that are raised in low relief in relationship to the surface of the paper on which they are printed; applied to 18th and 19th century documents by New York and Massachusetts, to pay taxes.
Encased postage stamp: a stamp within a protective covering that was used as a coin, invented by John Gault, started in 1862 when there was a shortage of change due to the Civil War.
www.askphil.org /b25e.htm   (7154 words)

  
 Birds on Stamps
Bird stamps have appeared with some regularity since, the last being in January 2000 when a stamp was issued showing, to everyone's surprise, a colony of Cape Gannets.
Stanley Gibbons are strict about distinguishing between genuine stamps issued for the postal services and those which, as they state, have been issued in excess of postal needs or, in some cases, have never been used for the country's postal service at all.
Dr Ogilvie is a natural history writer and editor, formerly a research scientist with the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, and resident on the island of Islay since 1986.
www.birdsofbritain.co.uk /features/mao-mar-02.htm   (472 words)

  
 Large Keytype Revenues
In place of "Postage" and "Revenue" in the side panels of the stamps valid for postage, "Revenue" was repeated on both sides.
This format for revenue-only stamps was introduced late in the reign of KGV and used for a late printing in 1935 of the $25 Straits Settlements keytype and the more familiar Bermuda 12/6 revenue produced in 1936.
Unlike the 50/60 sheet layout, the printed sheets were arranged in four panes of 25, separated by pillar type horizontal and vertical interpanneau margins.
www.geosix.com /gpage2.html   (158 words)

  
 Africa Postal History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Drysdall, Alan R. Stamps and Postal History of Northern Rhodesia and Zambia 1963-1965, 1976.
McCaig, C. The Postal History and Handstamps of British West Africa,1978.
Proud, Edward B. The Postal History of Uganda and Zanzibar,1993.
www.postalhistory.org /sites/africa.htm   (238 words)

  
 Scotstamps - Postal History Books
Postal History of British Aden 1839 - 1967.
Bibliography of the Philately and Postal History of Natal and Zululand.
With 688 pages and hundreds of illustrations this is a huge piece of work which gives the reader a history of Cyprus including maps and scenes which adds to the interest.
www.scotstamps.co.uk /postal_history.htm   (353 words)

  
 AJ's Encyclopedia of Stamps: 'U' Countries
The "Catalogue of postage stamps of Ukraine" of 1997 is the most complete and systematic issue presented Ukrainian postage stamps, envelopes, cards with original stamp, and first day cancels.
Spinner, sponsored the plan of pasting postage stamps, singly and in multiples, on treasury paper to be used as small currency.
It was merely a means of making postage stamps negotiable and remained in use until 1876 when Congress authorized the minting of fractional silver coins to redeem the outstanding paper fractional currency.
ajward.tripod.com /stamps/u.htm#un   (4562 words)

  
 Philately Books - Online Philatelic Bookstore :Postal History
Postal History of PNG Vol 1 Pt 1
Postal History of PNG Vol 1 Pt 2
The Postage Stamps and Postal History of the Bahamas
www.philatelybooks.com /show_cat.php?catid=35&type=2   (498 words)

  
 Taiwan, Tannu Tuva, Tobago, Togo & Transkei Stamps, Philately & Philatelic Literature
Taiwan, Tannu Tuva, Tobago, Togo and Transkei Stamps, Philately and Philatelic Literature
March 1977 Taiwan multicolor announcement of stamps publicizing the blood donation movement, in English.
June 1977 multicolor official publicity announcement in English for the Taiwan music postage stamps, 6 panels folded to postcard size.
www.judnick.com /lotsofstamps/Taiwan-Transportation.htm   (484 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   (9769 words)

  
 Terry's Stamps & Postal History
My specialty is Scottish postal history, but I have a range of British stamps and postal history.
For stamps I use Stanley Gibbons catalogues and prices will usually be from about a third to two thirds catalogue value depending on condition, used, mint or unmounted mint.
For the postal history covers, my prices are based on condition and having seen the material being offered for over thirty years.
www.terrywoods.bravehost.com /index.htm   (259 words)

  
 eBay Shops - India, Commonwealth British Colonial, Stamps items at low prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
We are primarily aimed at medium to advanced stamp, thematic and or postal history collectors.
I hold a specialist stock Latin American stamps and postal history, although I do have a smaller stock of the...
Located within the Yorkshire Dales National Park UK I deal in stamps, first day covers, coins, postal history and some ephemera and postcards.
stamps.stores.ebay.ie /Commonwealth-British-Colonial_India_W0QQcatZ70088QQtZlw   (607 words)

  
 SOUTHERN RHODESIA : Postal History : Special Cancels : World War 2
Notification for the closing of an account of one Wilbert Mwero in the amount of £8 12/1.
White label rubber stamped in violet 'OPENED BY CENSOR' tied by octagonal 'PASSED CENSOR / AB.
Opened at left then resealed with printed 'OPENED BY EXAMINER' label, the cover then readdressed to Plumtree, the New Zealand stamp cancelled with UMTALI datestamp.
www.rhodesia.co.za /special.html   (1756 words)

  
 Philatelic Books, Foreign Countries, G-U
India, Catalogue of the Handstruck Postage Stamps of India by H. Giles A much welcome new volume, the new edition is a major expansion of the original 1960 and 1966 books with respect to the markings.
India, Early History and Growth of Postal System in India by Mohini Lal Majumdar A fine history, in English, written with respect to the postal history and not necessarily the philatelic end, useful and enjoyable a good supplement to Giles.
Nepal Postal History, British-Indian Post Office in Nepal by Dr. Wolfgang C. Hellrigl The whole spectrum from the founding in 1816, early routes, inland and foreign postal rates, services, all known markings are illustrated, dated and allocated a point value, forged markings are illustrated and described.
www.pbbooks.com /foreignc.htm   (7528 words)

  
 Peter Alan Stamps - About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Our mission is to supply collectors with a unique service allowing individual stamps to be purchased by catalogue number, to help you advance your collection.
Modern stamps will be sold in single lots or collections.
High values, Postal History, errors and varieties are available via the Monthly Sale.
www.pastamps.co.uk /about.html   (534 words)

  
 Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale - 46
As always, gem quality mint and used U.S. stamps are in abundance in the sale.
The Gordon G. Blueler collection of Confederate States Postal History is so impressive that an entire session of nearly 500 lots has been devoted to it.
And serious collectors of worldwide stamps (particularly British Commonwealth) will find many elusive stamps seldom offered in the U.S. - highlighted by the award-winning collection of Papua stamps and postal history formed by Henry W. Houser.
stampauctionnetwork.com /f/f46.cfm   (1269 words)

  
 Japan, Jersey, Jewelry, Johnston Island, Johore & Jordan Covers, Postal History & Philatelic Literature
One cover bears a pair of the 7-yen stamps; the other, a pair of 15-yen stamps.
1985 AIRMAIL continental postcard to Michigan, clear Osaka cancels on se-tenant pair of 20-yen fish and folklore stamps, 10-yen 1974 ice skating and 20-yen 1972 temple stamps are missed by cancels, interesting message comments on the slowness of auction catalogues to arrive.
AP 24 86 Orange Walk Belize cancel ties 75-c brain coral stamp to #10 airmail cover to St. Helier Jersey, POSTAGE DUE 75 within violet hexagon, two corner crease and small tear (that closes well) from opening.
www.judnick.com /LotsOfCovers/Japan-Jordan.htm   (3456 words)

  
 Zeppelin
Stamps of King George V Silver Jubilee - Zeppelin Mail
Home General Information Stamps Postal History Variety Locator
Ascension, Bechuanaland, Ceylon, Gambia, Gibraltar, Gold Coast, Great Britain, Kenya Uganda and Tanganyika, Malta, Morocco, Northern Rhodesia, Sierra Leone, Straits Settlements, Southern Rhodesia, South Africa, South West Africa, Swaziland and St. Helena.
www.philatel2.com /jubilee/id412.htm   (315 words)

  
 Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc. Sale - 63
Shreves concludes the 2003-2004 auction season with an impressive and extraordinarily diverse sale of United States and Worldwide stamps and postal history - containing nearly 1,800 lots valued in excess of $2,500,000.
All-color printed catalogs for our June 2004 Collector's Series Sale are available free of charge, while supplies last, by contacting Shreves Philatelic Galleries, Inc., 14131 Midway Road, Suite 1250, Addison, TX 75001.
Stamp Collections and Accumulations Cat Numbers (285/523/320b/952, C7/138) Lots (2341-2344)
stampauctionnetwork.com /f/f63.cfm   (1322 words)

  
 eBay.co.uk - Stamps, Philately, fdc, first day over items at low prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
eBay.co.uk - Stamps, Philately, fdc, first day over items at low prices
Guernsey 4 Mercury Coin Covers each with Stamp
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stamps.ebay.co.uk   (118 words)

  
 Corbitt Stamps Ltd - Auction 120 Catalogue Index
Corbitt Stamps Ltd - Auction 120 Catalogue Index
Unused with original gum & mounted with stamp hinge
Unused with original gum, slightly disturbed or alternatively having a previous hinge
www.corbitts.com /docs/auctions/stamps/120/catalog.htm   (178 words)

  
 Stamps : Worldwide : Postal History: GB Advertising PSE Brook & Co Manchester coffee & salt
Stamps : Worldwide : Postal History: GB Advertising PSE Brook andamp; Co Manchester coffee andamp; salt
POSTAL STEAMSHIP FROM NIZZA FRANCE, 1854 A. MALTA Registered Paola cover 1956
LARIANA COMO LAKE POSTAL SERVICE ON 5 C ITALY STAMP, PC
www.tanyachua.net /postal-history,c3514,2,ur.html   (224 words)

  
 kennedy stamps australia kennedy stamp Australia stamps Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
kennedy stamps australia kennedy stamp Australia stamps Australia
As a member of the Br Commonwealth, we are keen not only in the current issues of this most diverse grouping of countries, but also in the early reigns, vis George VI, George V, Edward VII and Queen Victoria.
The earlier issues represent some of the finest engravings of stamps ever made.
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