Philatelic Society of Lancaster County: Introduction to the Machin Issues

Philatelic Society of Lancaster County member Bob Kotanchik present an introduction to the Machin Issues of Great Britain. This is one of the longest running worldwide definitive stamp issues, one that began in 1964. How did these get started? Who designed them? How are colours picked? How can one be…

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Conversations with Philatelists: Episode 52 – Revolutionary Networks of Printer Postmasters

Dr. Joseph M Adelman, an associate professor of History at Framingham State University, discusses his book, Revolutionary Networks: The Business and Politics of Printing the News, 1763-1789, and the influence that postmasters had in the distribution of news in the late 18th century. PODCAST Conversations with Philatelists YouTube

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Bahamas Philately: 1965 Definitive Series – 1d Out Island Regatta

Details Subject: Out Island Regatta Designer: Portrait by Anthony Buckley Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ltd, New Malden, Surrey, England Process: Lithography & Recess (portrait & BAHAMAS) Paper:  Watermark: Multiple St Edward’s Crown Block CA Perf: 13.5 (comb) Plates: Printed in sheets of 120, separated by gutter. Guillotined through vertical gutter into two sheets. 1…

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