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  Postage stamp - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Usually a small paper rectangle that is attached to an envelope, the postage stamp signifies that the person sending the letter or package may have either fully, or perhaps partly, pre-paid for delivery.
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.
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 Category:Postage stamps - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For more information, see the article about Postage stamp.
Lists of birds appearing on stamps by country
List of entities that have issued postage stamps
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 Australia Post Stamps -- Stamp Facts
The one penny stamp which showed the seal of the colony is worth around $5000 in mint condition.
Before stamps were invented, the person who received the letter was charged by the number of pages, and also by the distance the letter had travelled.
Stamps started out as purely practical objects and it is not generally known that Australia was a pioneer in their development.
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 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.
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 EARLY POSTAL HISTORY OF CEYLON AND THE P
The postage rates to the British Colonies were in a period of slow evolution.
The letters were charged internal postage to the port of exit, sea postage, and then internal United Kingdom postage from the port of entry to the destination.
The letters POSH were stamped on the tickets on those who could afford to select their cabins on the Port side on the outward passage so that they would be in the shade on the hottest part of the journey down the Red Sea and Starboard side on the voyage home.
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 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.
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 British Stamps -- Recommendations and Resources
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.
Two postage stamps were issued to commemorate the British Empire Exhibition in 1924 - a halfpenny red and a three halfpenny brown.
The stamps were printed in sheets of 120 which consisted of two panes of 60 (10 rows of 6).
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 Postal Service in Colonial America A Bibliography of Material in
The British were the main colonial power for the thirteen American Colonies, and the only one after 1763.
The first Parliamentary Act for the establishment of a postoffice in the English American Colonies was passed in April, 1692, when a royal patent was granted to Thomas Neale for the purpose.
Rates of postage were accordingly fixed and authorized, and measures were taken to establish a postoffice in each town in Virginia, when Hale [?] began his operations.
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 Bunte Auction March 2003 Coins & Stamps Catalogue
FOUR U.S. POSTAGE STAMPS Scott #90 used fifteen cent fl with E grill, #96 used ten cent green with F grill, #97 used twelve cent fl with F grill and #98 used fifteen cent fl with F grill, approximate catalogue value $1075.
FIVE U.S. POSTAGE STAMPS Scott #283, unused ten cent orange brown; #284, unused fifteen cent olive green; #285, mint never hinged one cent green; #289, unused eight cent violet brown; and #291, used fifty cent sage green; approximate catalogue value.
FIVE U.S. POSTAGE STAMPS Scott #296, mint never hinged four cent deep red brown and fl; #297, unused five cent ultramarine and fl; #303, unused four cent brown; #305, unused six cent brownish lake; and #306, unused eight cent violet fl; approximate catalogue value $420.
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 history of postage stamps - 3rd stamp   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Alphabetical index Postage stamps and postal history of Russia This a survey of the postage stamps and postal history of Russia.
This is a survey of the postage stamps and postal history of Greece.
EventsEncyclopediaLocalitiesCompaniesSurnamesShop Postage stamps and postal history of Canada Postage stamps and postal history of Canada in the news The postal history of Canada falls into four...
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 Stamps
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British and German Stamps - British and German colonial stamps.
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 Postage Stamps —British & Empire
We also hold a good stock of Great Britain, British Islands, and stamps of the former British Empire and the present-day British Commonwealth.
At present, we are strong in Australia, Australian States, British Europe, British Ocean Islands, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand and South African Provinces.
We also have a few old empty Imperial albums for those wishing to house their early British Empire collections in an early printed album with a space for every stamp issued from 1840 onwards.
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 British Victorian Stamps
Stamp Domain is the complete resource centre on the internet for stamp collectors.
Windsor Philatelics - GB Line-engraved imperforate postage stamps, 1840 - 1854, and GB covers and Postal History from 1660 to 1950.
Simon Andrews Stamps Stamps and Postal History of the World, Specialising in Asia, China, Hong Kong, Thailand.
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 Stamps : World : British Commonwealth : All Items on Ruby Lane
British scene with a city scene in the background.
This beautiful old stamp is listed in Scotts as the Type of 1854 A11-26 ref. It is in dark green with six sided double lines around the inner circle containing a young Queen Victoria.
This old 1854 stamp from the British Colony New South Wales has a youthful bust of Queen Victoria.
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 Stamps :
Ward's Grandpa Cleaver collected postage stamps, and he and Ward pored over his newest treasures when he visited...Beautiful and unusual Christmas postage stamp tree picture, the cancellations carefully hand stamped with cheerful Holiday sentiments,...
This is a souvenir album for the stamps of Great Britain and for the Crown Agents stamps of the Commonwealth, issued during July, 1981 to commemorate the wedding of H.R.H. The prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer.
Block of beautiful Austrian Commemorative stamps for the 100th anniversary of the Vienna State Opera House, with highlights in gilt.
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 Japanese Occupation Postage Issues / The British Colonies / Catalog Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Part Two contains issues of the definitive and commemorative stamps used in the Malaya States, in addition to the Trengganu overprints and the Thai issues of Kelantan, Kedah, Trengganu and Perlis.
Also included are the Japanese stamps used in the occupied territories, as well as Labuan, North Borneo and Sarawak.
Included in Part Four are the definitive and commemorative stamps issued for use in Burma.
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 Stamps for Collectors - British Colonies M-O
Postage stamps from British Colonies, Mint and Used sets and singles.
British Colonies M-O is now in 2 pages.
Click here or at top of page to go to British M-O page 2.
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 Great Britain and the Empire
British Postage Stamps of the 19th Century by Robson Lowe Published by the National Postal Museum, The Brookman for British Stamps.
Great Britain The Stamps of the Circular Delivery Companies and their Forgeries by C. Harman A detailed and fascinating study of both the authentic and fake stamps, catalog values for both are given, some fakes are quite scarce.
Specimen Stamps of the Crown Colonies by Marcus Samuel
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 Namib STAMPS - Africa Postage Stamps | British Africa Stamp Dealers | African Topical, German Colonial Dealer, ...
African and British Africa, German Colonies (Colonial), Topical Stamps (Thematic Philately) and various British Commonwealth and Empire.
All the German Colonies and Post Offices : German East Africa, Kamerun, Togo, Samoa, Kiautschou, Deutsch SWA Stamps, Marianen, China, New Guinea, Karolinen, Turkey, etc.
Birds, Space Stamps, Fauna and Flora Stamps, Ships, Fish Stamps, Airplanes, Marine, Minerals, Trains and UPU, Fossils, Costumes and Animals.
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 RCS Stamps | Collectible postage stamps from the United States, British Commonwealth and Worldwide: Home
Welcome to RCS Stamps, your source for buying and selling United States, British Commonwealth and other worldwide stamps.
We have a comprehensive inventory of United States stamps, from the first issues to the latest issues.
Included are most Back-of-the-Book stamps, including airmail, postage due, official, revenue, postal stationery, post cards, ducks and much more.
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 eBay — stamps, stamp collecting and stamp collection items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
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.
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 Gibbs (1987) G.R.I.: The postage stamps of the German colonies occupied by the British, 1914-1918   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Gibbs (1987) G.R.I.: The postage stamps of the German colonies occupied by the British, 1914-1918
G.R.I.: The postage stamps of the German colonies occupied by the British, 1914-1918
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 Postage Stamp Information
GULTIG 9 ARMEE overprinted on stamps of Germany
South Australia - official stamps - House of Assembly - 1868-1874
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 eBay Canada — discounted stamp catalogue, stamp albums, United States postage stamps for less money   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Whether you are buying or selling our collection will help you complete yours.
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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.
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 Links to British Colonial Stamp Sites
Try it on the stamps above as an example.
The Postage Stamps and Postal History of the New Hebrides
This site is intended to be a resource for all sites pertaining to collecting British Colonies.
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 Postage stamps books, find the lowest prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
You may browse this category by title or by publication date.
Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Stamps of the United States, 1933-45
Franklin's Guide to the Stamps of Papua and New Guinea : An Illustrated Handbook of the Stamps of British New Guinea, Papua, German New Guinea, Australian Occupation of German New Guinea, North West Pacific Islands, the Territory of New Guinea, Military Occupation and Administration of the Territories 1942-45,
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 Postage Stamp Information
Belgium - parcel post stamp or railway stamp
Belize - 1973 issues - Belize was called British Honduras before 1973
BEYROUTH overprinted on stamps of France - offices in Turkey
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 European Postage Stamps - Benelux & Colonies stamps
European Postage Stamps - Benelux & Colonies stamps
The most collectible postage stamps on the net
Belgium #B179 Souvenir Sheet Canceled - Stamp NH OG BELGIAN CONGO 5 Fr.
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 Resource site for everything to do with Currency Exchange Rate History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The Leslie Brock Center for the Study of Colonial Currency
University of Virginia resource for information about the currencies of the American colonies.
An essay on colonial currency, prices, and exchange rates by Leslie V. Brock.
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 Amazon.com: G.R.I: The postage stamps of the German colonies occupied by the British, 1914-1918: Books: Robert M Gibbs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Amazon.com: G.R.I: The postage stamps of the German colonies occupied by the British, 1914-1918: Books: Robert M Gibbs
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G.R.I: The postage stamps of the German colonies occupied by the British, 1914-1918 (Unknown Binding)
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 RCS Stamps | Collectible postage stamps from the United States, British Commonwealth and Worldwide: About Us
Collectible postage stamps from the United States, British Commonwealth and Worldwide: About Us items in cart
We currently have in stock over 90,000 stamps.
In addition to stamps from countries worldwide, we specialize in stamps from the United States and British Commonwealth countries.
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