International Stamp Club of New York: Early Stamps of the Middle East Part 2 – Syria and Cilicia

Join Allan Smith in the second part of his detailed exploration, “The Breakup of the Ottoman Empire: Consequences for Middle East Stamps.” Continuing from where he left off with the regions under French influence he specifically focuses on Syria and Cilicia in this installment

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International Stamp Club of New York: World of 1000 Stamps – Create Your Own Stamp Club Album

Arnie Janson presents a fascinating stamp album project. Initially dreamed up by the Smithsonian and brought to life by Ian Gillespie and the St. Catherines Stamp Club, this project is the perfect group activity for your stamp club. Arnie highlights some pages from the St. Catherines album to provide inspiration…

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Wokingham & District Philatelic Society: Czechoslovakia Air Mails to 1939

Lindy’s talk covered the early years of aviation, and the introduction of air mail services both within Czechoslovakia and to foreign destinations. The development of the air mails was explained, with numerous examples of mail carried by the services operated by the airlines. This included not only mail carried in…

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International Stamp Club of New York: French Colonial Navigation & Commerce Issues

Dive into Phil Pritchard’s comprehensive examination of the French Colonial Navigation & Commerce stamps. From distinguishing these stamps from the classic French Sage Issue, exploring design origins, to dissecting Scott Catalog discrepancies across 27 countries, Phil leaves no stone unturned. Discover the nuances of colony vs. offices abroad designations, the…

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American Philatelic Society: Mental Health and Prisoners of War

COVID and international military conflicts have highlighted mental health impacts under adverse conditions. Around the world, people have experienced significant isolation, grief, and impaired communication. Through postal history, we gain unique and exciting insights into those challenges, adversities, and responses to positive interventions. Through the lens of Japanese World War…

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Royal Philatelic Society London: Postal History of the Southern Coast of Norway (1719–1855)

Live via Zoom on 5th March 2024, an international audience of members and guests of the Royal Philatelic Society London were treated to a presentation of various covers telling the postal history of the Southern Coast of Norway and major parts of Norwegian postal history, in general. A winner of…

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