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CLASSIC STAMPS: Hungary

CLASSIC STAMPS: Hungary

In 1871 the first newspaper stamp was issued depicting a posthorn with the mouthpiece to the right. No denomination was shown but the face value was one Kreuzer. This type of stamp was also issued perforated in denominations of 2-25 Kreuzer. Todays stamp is a...

“The post office stamps from Mauritius”

“The post office stamps from Mauritius”

Hello all you stamp friends out there. I represent Stampstars.com. We bring you all the exiting stamp stories from around the world. Five stamps compete to be the most famous of the world: The british “One penny black” from 1840, British Guiana one cent magenta from...

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The “One cent magenta” from British Guiana 1856

The “One cent magenta” from British Guiana 1856

Hello all you stamp friends out there. I represent “Stampstars”. We bring you all the exiting stamp stories from around the world. Today I will tell you the exciting story of the “one cent magenta from British Guiana”, one of the most rare and expensive stamps of the...

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The “TRE SKILLING YELLOW” from Sweden

The “TRE SKILLING YELLOW” from Sweden

Hello all you stamp friends out there. I this blog I will bring you all the exiting stamp stories from around the world. Today I will tell you the exciting story of the  “Tre skilling Yellow” from Sweden, one of the most rare and expensive stamps of the world. In 2010...

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