Stamp of the day
INDIAN STATES: Bamra
The native states of India, also known as feudatory or princely states, were typically vassals under a local or regional ruler who owed allegiance to the British Raj. There were about 675 native states in all but many were not parts of British India proper because...
INDIAN STATES: Bahawalpur
The native states of India, also known as feudatory or princely states, were typically vassals under a local or regional ruler who owed allegiance to the British Raj. There were about 675 native states in all but many were not parts of British India proper because...
INDIAN STATES: Alwar
The native states of India, also known as feudatory or princely states, were typically vassals under a local or regional ruler who owed allegiance to the British Raj. There were about 675 native states in all but many were not parts of British India proper because...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Botswana
In 1968 three stamps were issued in honour of the Human Rights Year 1968”. Todays stamp shows the coat of arms from Botswana. It It has a face value of 25 cents. CV is less than one $.
CLASSIC STAMPS: Botswana
In 1967 three stamps were issued in honour of the Chobe Game Reserve located in the world-renowned Chobe National Park. Todays stamp shows the Chobe Bush Buck. It is a medium-sized antelope and is the smallest of the spiral-horned species of antelope. The horns are...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Botswana
In 1964 the common University of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland (UBLS) was established and operated until 1974 with its headquarters in Lesotho. Following that, the University of Botswana and Swaziland (UBS) functioned in Swaziland between 1975 and 1976. UBLS...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Botswana
The first Bechuanaland Protectorate postage stamps were produced in 1888 by overprinting stamps of British Bechuanaland. From 1897 to 1925 more British stamps were overprinted using the protectorate's name in various layouts. In connection with Botswana's independence...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Botswana
Botswana has produced postage stamps for national use since becoming independent on 30 September 1966. The country formerly used the stamps of the Bechuanaland Protectorate. The first independence issue of 1966 included depictions of an abattoir in Lobatse, Botswana...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Brazil
In the period from 1889-1890 eighteen values of newspaper stamp were issued. Todays stamp has a face value of 300 reis. CV is 1,50 $ for a cancelled copy.
CLASSIC STAMPS: Brazil
In the period from 1884-1888 eight values of daily stamps were issued. Todays stamp has a face value of 20 reis. CV is 5 $ for a mint copy.
CLASSIC STAMPS: Brazil
The first pictorial stamps from Brazil were issued in 1866 depicting Emperor Dom Pedro II. Pedro II of Brazil was the second and last emperor of Brazil. In 1831, aged just five, he became emperor following the abdication of his father Pedro I. Until 1841, the country...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Brazil
On 1 July 1844 a new series was issued which is known as the slanted numeral series. Subsequent numeral stamps were in a similar format until the first pictorial stamps were issued in 1866 depicting Emperor Dom Pedro II. Todays stamp is a mint copy of the 90 rëis...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Brazil
Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world. It was a colony of Portugal from 1500 until 1815.Brazil was the second country in the world, after Great Britain, to issue postage stamps valid within the entire country (as opposed to a local issue). Like Great...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Nicaragua
Nicaragua's fifth type of stamps were issued in 1892. They were issued in honour of Christopher Columbus. Nicaragua was first discovered by Europeans when Christopher Columbus invaded from Honduras and explored the eastern coast on his fourth voyage in 1502. In 1522,...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Nicaragua
Nicaragua's forth type of stamps was issued in 1891.It It is issued in honour of the Goddess of Plenty. In ancient Roman religion, Ops or Opis (Latin: "Plenty") was a fertility deity and earth goddess of Sabine origin. Her equivalent in Greek mythology was Rhea. A...
CLASSIC STAMPS: Nicaragua
Nicaragua's third type of stamps was issued in 1890. It It is issued in honour of the railway – and telegraph system. A total of ten stamps were issued with this motif. Today's stamp has a face value of one centavos. The CV is less than 1 $.
CLASSIC STAMPS: Nicaragua
Nicaragua's second type of stamps was issued in 1882. It shows the Nicaraguan coat of arms. A total of seven stamps were issued with this motif. Today's stamp has a face value of 10 centavos. The CV is less than 1 $.
CLASSIC STAMPS: Nicaragua
Nicaragua gained independence from Spain in 1821. It has produced its own stamps since 1862. Todays stamp is the two centavos issue from 1862. It is showing a liberty cap on a mountain peak. A total of 12 stamps in the period from 1862 until 1880 show this motif. The...
CLASSIC STAMPS: USA
The fifth stamp from the United States that did not show a president was issued on April 2 in 1869. It shows a painting of Christopher Columbus and members of his crew on a beach in the West Indies (Bahamas, which he called San Salvador). It is painted by the american...
The fourth stamp from the United States that did not show a president was issued on April 1 in 1869. It shows the S. S. Adriatic. The Adriatic, build in New York in 1856, was a shining example of modern innovation. It was the largest and fastest ocean liner in the...
CLASSIC STAMPS: USA
The third stamp from the United States that did not show a president was issued on April 1 in 1869. It shows an eagle and a shield. President John F. Kennedy wrote to the Audubon Society: “The Founding Fathers made an appropriate choice when they selected the bald...
CLASSIC STAMPS: USA
The second stamp from the United States that did not show a president was issued in 1869. It was issued in honor of America's first transcontinental railroad (known originally as the "Pacific Railroad" and later as the "Overland Route"). It was a 1,911-mile (3,075 km)...
The first stamp from the United States that did not show a president was issued in 1869. It was issued in honor of the famous “Pony Express”. The “Pony Express” is the byname of Central Overland California & Pike's Peak Express Company. It is a system of U.S. mail...
CLASSIC STAMPS: USA
On March 24 in 1856, a five-cent stamp with the portrait of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was issued. The stamp exists in two types. Todays stamp is a mint Type I copy where the top and bottom projections are complete. The catalog value is approx. 12.000 $.
CLASSIC STAMPS: USA
On July 1 in 1851, a ten-cent stamp with the portrait of George Washington (1732-1799) was issued. The stamp exists in five types. Todays stamp is a Type III where the side designs are complete, the top line broken and the bottom-line shells are partly cut away. The...
CLASSIC STAMPS: USA
On July 1 in 1851, a twelve-cent stamp with the portrait of George Washington (1732-1799) was issued. Todays stamp is a beautifully used copy with a blue cancel. The catalog value is approx. 300 $.
CLASSIC STAMPS: USA
On July 1 in 1851, a three-cent stamp with the portrait of George Washington (1732-1799) was issued. The stamp exists in two types. Type I is with an outer frame line at the top and at the bottom. Type II is without these frame lines. Todays stamp is a Type I mint...
CLASSIC STAMPS: USA
On July 1 in 1851, a one-cent stamp with a portrait of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was issued. The stamp exists in no less than seven different types. Today's stamp is a very beautiful mint copy of this stamp. Can anyone determine what type it is?
CLASSIC STAMPS: USA
In 1847 Congress authorized the first United States postage stamps. The first general issue of postage stamps went on sale in New York City, July 1, 1847. One priced at five cents, depicted Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) and a ten cent stamp showing the portrait of...
CLASSIC STAMPS: USA
CLASSIC STAMPS: USAIn 1847 Congress authorized the first United States postage stamps. The first general issue of postage stamps went on sale in New York City, July 1, 1847. One priced at five cents, depicted Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) and a ten cent stamp showing...