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German Rare Postage Stamps - Vineta Provisional

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German Rare Postage Stamps - Vineta Provisional - Germania stamp from the 1900 issue Germania stamps are definitive stamps that were issued by the German Empire and the Weimar Republic between 1900 and 1922, depicting Germania. They represent the longest running series in German philately and are in their many variations and derivations an essential part of German philatelic collections. The Vineta Provisional (German: Vineta-Provisorium) is a German stamp made on April 13, 1901 on board the cruiser SMS Vineta. As the postal officer had not been supplied with 3 Pfennig Germania stamps, he bisected his 5 Pfennig stamps (Michel nummer 55) of the series and stamped them by hand with a "3 PF" mark. Mail with the Vineta provisional stamp was sent from Pernambuco to Germany on April 17, 1901. Only 600 stamps were issued making the provisional one of the rarer stamps in German philately. Country of production : German Empire Date of production : 13 April, 1901 Nature of rarity : Bis...

World Stamps - 1931 Yorktown Commemorative Postage Stamp

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A two cent stamp issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown was first issued October 19, 1931. These beautiful commemorative stamps were place on sale at the post offices in Yorktown, Virginia and Wethersfield, Connecticut. At the time of "First Day of Issue" stamp collectors could send up to 10 addressed letters for first day of issue cancellation. The Yorktown stamps were placed on sale elsewhere, October 20, 1931. Why Wethersfield, Connecticut and Yorktown, Virginia? Wethersfield was the home of Silas Deane. Deane did more than anyone else to enlist the aid of France in the cause of the American Revolution. The town was also the place where plans for the battle of Yorktown were made by General George Washington and others who participated in the battle. Yorktown Commemorative Postage Stamp are rectangular in shape and printed in two colors. The background being red and the three portraits composing the central design in black. In a horizontal lin...

How to Become a Stamp Collector

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How to Become a Stamp Collector Stamp collecting is one of the most popular hobbies of many Americans and other cultures. It may be weird to some people who do not understand the joy people get from collecting stamps. Stamp collectors find it satisfying to see their huge collection of stamps from different countries, each depicting their own origins and purpose why they were produced. If you have a hobby of collecting different items, stamps may excite you the same way coins do. People who engage in collecting stamps do not just enjoy the hobby. They learn at the same time. They gain knowledge on art, history and stories about different places. If you want to be a serious stamp collector, you may want to consider collecting commemorative stamps. These stamps are produced by a certain country to depict a memorable event, a person or an important object that may be a part of their history. Why would a person want to be a stamp collector? Anyone can be a stamp collector. People of all age...

Bull Terrier Animal Stamps

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Bull Terrier Stamps - Stamps Of The World The Bull Terrier or English Bull Terrier is a breed of dog in the terrier family. Although bred as a companion dog, due to its breed heritage and appearance it is often lumped in as a Pit Bull and is subject in some jurisdictions to Breed Specific Legislation. Here are Bull Terrier Stamps for the lovers. Bull Terrier Stamps - Stamps Of The World

Best Stamp Design Featuring Global warming

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Date of Issue - 30 June 2009 Best Stamp Design featuring Global warming Global warming is the increase in the average temperature of the Earth's near-surface air and oceans since the mid-20th century and its projected continuation. Global surface temperature increased 0.74 ± 0.18 °C (1.33 ± 0.32 °F)during the last century. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concludes that increasing greenhouse gas concentrations resulting from human activity such as fossil fuel burning and deforestation are responsible for most of the observed temperature increase since the middle of the 20th century. The IPCC also concludes that natural phenomena such as solar variation and volcanoes produced most of the warming from pre-industrial times to 1950 and had a small cooling effect afterward. These basic conclusions have been endorsed by more than 45 scientific societies and academies of science, including all of the national academies of science of the major industrialized countri...

Stamp on Bryan Adams

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Pictures Of Stamps Bryan Adam With numerous hit singles, a Grammy Award, Oscar and Golden Globe nominations, and an induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame to his credit, Bryan Adams may have earned the ultimate tribute from his native Canada: a postage stamp. The rock singer joins three other musicians -- Stompin' Tom Connors, Edith Butler and Robert Charlebois -- as part of the Canadian Recording Artists stamp series. The set of four stamps will be officially released on July 2. Adams, who is also a professional photographer, has another connection with stamps. His photograph of Queen Elizabeth II was used on a Canadian postage stamp in 2003. Stamp on Bryan Adams

Saint Bernard Animal Stamps

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Saint Bernard Animal Stamps The St. Bernard Dog is a very large breed of dog, a working dog from the Swiss Alps, originally bred for rescue. The breed has become famous through tales of alpine rescues, as well as for its enormous size. Here are the Saint Bernard Animal Stamps for the lovers. Saint Bernard Dog Pictures of Stamps

Papillon Stamps Animal Stamps

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Papillon Stamps Animal Stamps The Papillon is a small, friendly, elegant breed of dog of the Spaniel type, distinguished from other breeds by its large butterfly-like ears. The Papillon is one of the oldest of the toy Spaniels. Papillons were bred for companionship, and make excellent watch dogs. Papillons are very fortunate to have a variety of lovely stamps to build a collection around. Papillon Dog Pictures of Stamps

Black Labrador Retriever Animal Stamps

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Black Labrador Retriever Animal Stamps The Labrador Retriever is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog. The Labrador, once known as the Lesser Newfoundland, is the most popular breed of dog (by registered ownership) in the world, and is by a large margin the most popular breed by registration in the United States (since 1991), and the United Kingdom. It is also the most popular breed of assistance dog in the United States, Australia, and many other countries, as well as being widely used by police and other official bodies for their detection and working abilities. They are exceptionally affable, gentle, intelligent, energetic, and good natured, and Labradors are generally considered good companions for people of all ages (due to a high level of patience and tolerance for children), making them both excellent companions and working dogs. With training, the Labrador is one of the most dependable, obedient, and multitalented breeds in the world. Black Labrador Retriever St...