World Stamps Pictures

US Postage Stamp In 1902, 65 years after Queen Victoria appeared on an English postage stamp, and 55 years after the first US postage stamp was issued, the 8-cent Martha Washington was the first US stamp to feature a woman. The year before, the Post Office Department had enjoyed a successful run of the commemorative Pan-American Exposition stamps. But, at more than a decade old, all its regular-issue designs were becoming a bit dated. In an attempt to jazz up its offerings, the Postal Department commissioned new stamps for 1902, giving artists and engravers free rein to show off their intricate handiwork. Mrs. Washington's stamp was introduced at a time when Americans began recognizing the importance of women's contributions to society. Although women had not yet earned the right to vote, the suffrage movement was a major topic of conversation. Legend has it that after much squabbling over which prominent woman should be the first to grace a US stamp, Mrs. Washington -- the fir...

Value of Old Postage Stamps Collecting Agribusiness apparently not the only areas that get a windfall from the current economic crisis, but also the Philatelist. Interestingly, Agribusiness and Philatelist is not used to be an interesting business for the entrepreneur. Agribusiness, for example, are considered in addition to not require a lot of sophisticated science, the results are normal. In fact, the effort required is not small, and the time required is long. So, first, if there are executives who moved to the agribusiness, many of them who feel themselves disposed. But now, a number of executives who feel moved to agribusiness, such as big lottery win. Similarly, philatelist, I believe, for many people this is not considered so important. In addition to the stamp collection can be done by all ages, from kindergarten children to very old, and does not look luxurious. Even if people liked, at most because of the ability philatelist collect stamps with the country of origin of so ma...

1d King George V, used at Sydney in 1916 The six self-governing Australian colonies that formed the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901 operated their own postal service and issued their own stamps – see articles on the systems on New South Wales (first stamps issued 1850), Victoria (1850), Tasmania (1853), Western Australia (1854), South Australia (1855) and Queensland (1860). Under section 51(v) of the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution 1900, “postal, telegraphic, telephonic, and other like services” became a Commonwealth responsibility. Source: Wikipedia World Stamp Pictures - Australian Stamp The Australian stamp was issued in 1988 in a set of 26 stamps fearturing cartoons on the theme "Living Together." The stamp is entitled "Mining" and shows a miner with a large gold nugget in the shape of Australia in his pan (Tasmania is hidden by the edge of the gold pan). 6d "kangaroo & map", used at Woolloongabba...

Here are tips for the amateur postage stamp collector on soaking the stamps: Before soaking your stamp, separate stamps that are on any colored paper, stamps having colored cancellations, particularly those with purple or red ink, stamps of very dark in color, stamps that are on poor paper quality, or those with unidentified inks that could liquefy in the basin of water and can stain other stamps. Any "unuasual" stamps should be separated and handled one by one. Trim the paper of the envelope that surrounds stamp, being extra careful as not to scratch or slice the edges of the stamp. When soaking the stamp, take a shallow container with lukewarm water and float in the stamps having the pictures side facing you. Make certain that there is enough room for the stamps to float not to stick to each other. Avoid soaking too many stamps all at one time. Leave the stamps to float until such time that the adhesive dissolves so that the stamps easily slides off the piece of paper. Pape...

World Stamps Pictures - China Stamp - Giant Pandas Hong Kong recently issued a set of stamps featuring a pair of Giant Panda cubs. The promotional material reads: “Le Le and Ying Ying, a pair of giant panda cubs, arrived in Hong Kong in 2007 as a gift from the Central Government in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. To mark the first anniversary of their public debut on 1st July 2007, Hongkong Post has issued stamps depicting the natural charm of the adorable pair. China Stamp - Giant Pandas The vivaciiy of the chubby and carefree cubs stands out in their pictures, which appear in heart ($1.40), leaf ($2.40), panda head ($3) and flower ($5) shapes in this set of four stamps. Similar miniature patterns in pastel colour dotted around their pictures add to the delightful mood. Warmly welcomed by the local community, the national treasures came to Hong Kong at the age of almost two from the China Conservation and Researc...

Canadian Wildflower Definitive Wildflowers bloom in abundance in woodlands and wetlands across the country-and since 2005 these bright blossoms have also adorned the mail. Canada Post's very popular series of Flowers definitives continues in 2007 with a new domestic rate stamp featuring the striking spotted coralroot (Corallorhiza maculata). This member of the orchid family grows in deeply shaded, wooded areas from Newfoundland to British Columbia, and blooms in midsummer. The reddish tones of the orchid's blossoms are consistent in colour with flowers that have previously appeared on domestic rate stamps in this series. As in previous years, the stamp image is based on an original illustration by Montréal artist Sigmond Pifko. This year, the domestic rate Flowers stamp is non-denominated and bears a new icon, the letter "P" within a maple leaf. This icon indicates that the stamp is permanent™ and valid indefinitely. The stamp is available in self-adhesive coils of 10...