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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ISCNY: Ionian Islands Tribute: Exploring Greece’s 1939 Commemorative Stamp Set

Allan Smith adds a postscript to his Ionian Islands presentation, focusing on the striking 1939 Greek stamps (Scott Catalog 416-420) that celebrate the islands’ union with Greece 75 years earlier. These five stamps showcase symbols of the seven major Ionian Islands, including Corfu, Zakynthos, and Ithaca, and feature mythological and…

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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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