Hello to all, I'm collecting stamps worldwide by date of issue. I've found two sets of stamps from Ras al Khaima which might be of interest for my collection, German Michel and Scott do not indicate the date of issue, neither does the Ras al Khaima stamps website. a) 1971, Space research, 1...

Cinderellas are fun, Art I have a duplicate set of KEV111 from Tarapex '86 (NZ) Mint rouletted http://groups.msn.com/Stamps/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=444 If you would like them, email a suitable snail addy. Rgds

Hi, I'm looking for help identifying 2 stamps. One is from Germany, West - somewhere around 1937 - 45 and features A. Hitler facing the left side of the stamp instead of to the right which is more commonly seen. The other, I'm not sure if it's American, Mexican or other. It was either printed in...

In an Australian context, I wondered how "Recommande" differs from Registered letters? My Australian indicia seem to indicate "Security Post" can anyone elaborate? Thanks

I don't think so! Dealers at the Omaha Stamp Show will have plenty of Topical issues for you!! Plan now to attend the Omaha Stamp Show. APS World Series of Philately Exhibits. DEALERS DEALERS DEALERS YOUTH TABLE FREE Admission Free PArking

'84 Olympic Games Philatelic Panels My som has a full set of these panels, from the Postal Commemorative Society. It is in total mint condition, in a hard cover binder. Separate countries are represented in each of the 46 panels, which have a photo of one of the game events (in action) and the set...

I have just set up a small -- very small -- page in the Architecture section of my site about the Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier http://arthistory.heindorffhus.dk/frame-ArchitectureLeCorbusier.htm One thing that puzzles me is the French stamp issue...

Hey gang: Today I visited a dealer/friend who tossed a question at me. I'm afraid I don't quite understand what he was asking and it must have been apparent because he asked me to post it 'with your stamp collecting group'. So, please read the following and see if you can determine what it is I'm...

Rene DESCARTES, Mathematician, Doctor, Philosopher Biography René Descartes (1596-1650) is one of the most important Western philosophers of the past few centuries. During his lifetime, Descartes was just as famous as an original physicist, physiologist and mathematician. But it is as a highly...

FYI I could be wrong but I think this is on BBC 2 tonight Leonardo Sun 29 Aug, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 60mins The Secret Life of the Mona Lisa

In a thread some time ago there was a discussion about the French Descartes-stamp after a painting by Frans Hals, and the two versions of this stamp from 1937. This thread ran into my mind again when I found...

We have read a thread about new Swiss stamp on wood some weeks ago!! I had asked (and paid) on the net (www.poste.ch/philashop) a FDC, 2 used stamps and 3 mint, the issue day should be the 7th of September!! I was surprised this morning to find all this things in my mail box sent from Swisspost...

I have been this route before and still have not received a knowing answer. Problem stamps: 100th Anniversary of South Australia, issued February 12, 1986. I have looked at these buggers until me eyes are crossed. Incandescent light, Neon light, Flourescent light, Sunlight and even Flashlight and...

Here is an interesting link. http://azenion.tripod.com/index.htm "Step 7" I found surprising.

Does anyone know of a resource on the web for Wesley Covers? Rough idea on an1959 comm cent Queensland? Thanks

As part of its new "Art Series", the Singapore Philatelic Bureau has recently issued two very nice se-tenant sheets that cover works of the artists Liu Kang (who left us two month ago) and Ong Kim Seng. On two consecutive pages I present the artists and show the stamps that display their...

The Lithuanian painter and composer Mikolajus Konstantinas Ciurlionis was one of the rare artists who combined painting and music. His work reflects various trends in art, oversteps the limits of national culture, and is considered the greatest contribution of the Lithuanians to the...

If you are keeping a close dekko on your cancels, be aware of the rare ACT "Cancelled Hospital Tax" on any pre WW2 issues, these also may appear with a CDS "Govt Audit Office" The argument stands these lie in the "special issues" category rather than cinderellas, as they were issued under Govt...

Hello all, I was an avid collector in my teens, keeping any used stamps (world) that fell my way. Due to work and family circumstances, I let my collection habits lapse, and left my old less-valuable stamps to be stored for a number of years in some cheap old chinese stockbooks circa 1980s. The...

Just curious, I know it's a Canadian Railway Post Office, but Is it a place, an area, a travelling PO? and where? The author of the photo postcard "have still 500 miles to go" after leaving his sweetheart, I presume he was returning to the US. Thanks