Richard Philatelist visited Türkiye in early November 2024 and embarked on some philatelic explorations!
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ISCNY: A Collector’s Guide to the Fourth Bureau Issue
Join Tara Stewart in an in-depth exploration of the Fourth Bureau Definitive Issue, also known as the Regular Issue, of U.S. stamps produced between 1922 and 1930 by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Due to technological advancements and economic experimentation during this era, many stamps share identical images but…
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British Thematic Association: Aspects of Umbrellas
Umbrellas can seem rather mundane and tend only to get our attention when they annoy us by blowing inside out when we most need them – on a wet and windy day. However, both umbrellas and parasols in fact have a long and interesting history and culture which will be…
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Ken’s Stamp Collection: Identifying and Collecting Australian King George V Stamps
Today we talk about how to identify Australia’s King George V stamps, which came out around the same time as the Kangaroo and Map stamps that we covered last week. This should be a simpler episode as this is a much simpler set to identify.
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RMPL Denver: Postal Service and Communication in Nazi-Occupied Norway 1940-1945
Even Brande will share both previously told stories and family stories on how the German occupation of Norway on April 9, 1940 impacted mail delivery and communication during World War 2. During the war, multiple postal systems evolved, both official and unofficial. The Norwegian postal system provided both legitimate and…
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RMPL Denver: Portuguese East Africa Postal Issuing Entities from 1870 to 1940
A look at the myriad of stamp issuing entities in Portugese East Africa fron 1870 to 1940. The presentation was prepared by Dr. John K, Cross of Oakhurst, California and presented by Steve Bonowski to the Rocky Mountain Philatelic Library in April 2024.
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JCPhilately: Hidden Treasures of Mother Earth – The Rocks & Minerals
Hidden Treasures of Mother Earth – The Rocks & Minerals exhibit by Mr. Adesh Barde at Karnapex 2024 – 13th Karnataka State Level Philately Exhibition – Bengaluru
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ISCNY: Exploring the Rich History of Basutoland Stamps (1933-1966)
Join Sam Vascones as he walks us through his comprehensive Basutoland stamp collection, spanning from 1933 to 1966. This British colony, now known as Lesotho, has a rich philatelic history showcased through these stunning mint condition stamps. Discover the fascinating varieties and learn how to distinguish them by their unique…
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NTSC Presents: Handling DLO Mail from the Empress of Ireland
RMS Empress of Ireland was a British-built ocean liner that sank near the mouth of the St. Lawrence River following a collision in thick fog with the Norwegian collier Storstad in the early hours of 29 May 1914. Although the ship was equipped with watertight compartments and, in the aftermath…
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British Empire Study Group: A Forensic Examination of the Cape Triangles
British Empire Study Group Sept 12 2024 meeting Hosts Mike Blum “A Forensic Examination of the Cape Triangles” – Cyanide, Lead and other materials on Stamps”
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