Month: October 2024
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Exploring Pressure Sensitive Labels from US Post Offices (1977-1984) on Great Britain Covers
Read More: Exploring Pressure Sensitive Labels from US Post Offices (1977-1984) on Great Britain CoversDuncan Barber recently delivered an enlightening presentation on a lesser-known aspect of philately: pressure-sensitive package labels, or as he clarifies, “peel-and-stick” stickers, that the United States Post Office used on Great Britain (GB) covers between 1977 and 1984. Barber’s deep dive into this fascinating postal detail opens new doors for philatelists who may have overlooked…
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Italy’s First Post-WWII Airmail Stamps: History and Design
Read More: Italy’s First Post-WWII Airmail Stamps: History and DesignItaly’s philatelic history is rich with both artistry and significance, and its first airmail stamp issue after World War II is no exception. Released in October 1945, this post-war set of airmail stamps reflects a transitional period in both the country’s history and its postal system. In a recent presentation, Roger Mooney offered insights into…
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Postmark Identification with the Postmark Reveal: A Philatelic Tool
Read More: Postmark Identification with the Postmark Reveal: A Philatelic ToolIntroduction In a recent presentation, Tara Stewart introduced the Postmark Reveal tool, a free online service that helps philatelists decipher hard-to-read postmarks. The tool was brought to the philatelic community’s attention by Edward Grabowski and has quickly gained popularity due to its simplicity and effectiveness. Tara provided a live demonstration, illustrating how this tool can…
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Rare Avis de Réception (AR) Markings From French Colonies
Read More: Rare Avis de Réception (AR) Markings From French ColoniesIntroduction to the French Colonial Group Type In this presentation, philatelist Edward Grabowski shares his extensive knowledge and personal collection of French colonial stamps, focusing on the “Group Type” and locally produced return receipt (AR) markings. Between 1976 and 2019, Grabowski built an impressive collection, studying the locally produced hand stamps and AR markings used…
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From Greece to Korytsa: Exploring a Recent Philatelic Acquisition
Read More: From Greece to Korytsa: Exploring a Recent Philatelic AcquisitionIn this presentation Allan Smith explores the complex history of Greek and Albanian stamps, focusing on the turbulent period from 1912 to 1916. This historical journey begins with a simple letter containing a Greek stamp purchased on eBay and quickly unfolds into an exploration of the stamps from the island of Kastellorizo, the region of…
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Korçë (Korytsa) 1912-1917: Postal History Amidst Balkan Turmoil
Read More: Korçë (Korytsa) 1912-1917: Postal History Amidst Balkan TurmoilAllan Smith’s recent presentation explored a remarkable piece of postal history—a military letter from 1913, sent during the First Balkan War. This rare artifact offers a fascinating glimpse into the turbulent period when Greece briefly controlled territories that would later become part of Albania. Despite the unfinished nature of Allan’s presentation, it provides valuable insights…
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Canada’s Christmas Stamp Varieties: Remarkable Holiday Stamp Finds
Presentation By Arnie Janson Christmas stamps hold a special place in the hearts of collectors, offering a rich history, intricate designs, and occasional printing anomalies that make them even more fascinating. From rare misprints to special editions, each stamp tells a story. In this post, we’ll explore some of the most interesting Christmas stamp varieties,…
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Identifying 1920s United States Definitive Stamps: A Collector’s Guide to the Fourth Bureau Issue
Why the Fourth Bureau Issue Is So Complex Presentation By: Tara Stewart The Fourth Bureau Definitive Issue (often just called the “Fourth Bureau” or the “Regular Issue”) covers a series of U.S. stamps printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) from 1922 to 1930. At first glance, many of these stamps share the…
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Pre-Issue Canadian Stamps and Varieties: $5 Box Finds
Presentation by Arnie Janson 1. Introduction Stamp collectors often dream of uncovering elusive treasures hidden in everyday places. Arnie Janson’s recent presentation highlights one such phenomenon: Canadian stamps canceled before their official release date—most commonly discovered on Canadian Tire commercial covers. This post explains how these early cancellations happen, why Canadian Tire covers are so…