International Stamp Club of New York: Iraq Through Stamps (1923 to 1966)

In this presentation, Sam Vascones takes us on a philatelic journey through Iraq’s tumultuous history, starting with the British Mandate of 1920.. He explores key historical events, including the 1958 revolution and its impact on stamp design and obliterations, culminating with the execution of Abd al-Karim Qasim. Sam’s exquisite collection…

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International Stamp Club of New York: Mastering Small Hermes Heads

Join Allan Smith for an exhaustive exploration of Greek Small Hermes Head stamps. This presentation offers a meticulous breakdown of the various printings, including those from Belgium and Athens. Allan provides in-depth guidance on distinguishing the five different types of papers used in these stamps. Throughout the presentation, he supplements…

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StampCat Stamps: The Halifax Explosion & Stamps of Halifax!

StampCat Stamps is headed on another adventure, this time to Halifax, Nova Scotia! This maritime province holds some rich history, including the 1917 Halifax Explosion – the largest man made explosion preceding the atomic bomb. Learn about this explosion and see the place where it all happened (with some #xtremephilately,…

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