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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...

Tramp Stamp

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Tramp Stamp " Tramp Stamp " is a derogatory term for lower back tattoos on women. The term originally applied to lower quality, often flash based designs (simple tribal work, butterflies, Kanji and so on) that were displayed seemingly to attract attention to partial nudity and to emphasize sexual availability, but the term can also be used to apply to all lower back tattoos that ride on the pant-line. The term "tramp stamp" is rarely applied to men, even though many men also get lower back tattoos . Tramp Stamp

Rare Stamps Of The World

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Rare Stamps Of The World In the fascinating world of stamp collecting, the collectible status of a particular postage stamp is determined by its value, and value is determined by rarity. The rarer the postage stamp is, the higher the price it will command. Rare Stamps Of The World

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...

Tramp Stamps

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Tramp Stamps The term tramp stamp has a derogatory connotation and should not be considered relevant when deciding to get body art. Getting a tattoo is a personal decision that has nothing to do with such a label. Another popular trend for women is to get sexy foot and ankle tattoos. There has not been any negative labeling or backlash for these locations or even the more sexually explicit areas of breasts and genitalia, although these are less common locations for tattoos - they nonetheless do invoke a more sexual connotation - and yet the lower back has received more attention. A tramp stamp is a tattoo on the lower back of a woman. It is usually small but can be any size the wearer chooses. All kinds of women choose this kind of tattoo because they like it. There is no one particular kind of personality that admires a tramp stamp. Tramp stamps can be intricate designs or they can be super simple. A very simple design would be a heart or a teardrop. Something more intricate ...

Tramp Stamp Tattoos

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Tramp Stamp Tattoos The world of tattoo art and design has its own language and terminology just as any business does. One of the more contemporary terms in the business is the 'tramp stamp. ' What are tramp stamps ? Well, they have nothing at all to do with the US Mail or a design on a postage stamp or even the children's classic Disney flick 'Lady and the Tramp'. A tramp stamp is a phrase that was coined (source unknown) to describe a tattoo that is inked on the lower back of a woman or girl. The lower back has become a popular location for women to get inked and combined with the trend of low-rise jeans has caused a stampede to the tattoo studios. It has become fashionable for girls to show off their midriffs with belly rings and piercings and their lower backs with body art tattoos. Intelligent women know the power of the element of surprise. There's nothing more exciting than seeing a beautiful woman in a conservative dress and when she turns around the dr...

Stamps By Mail Order Form

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Stamps By Mail Order Form U.S POSTAL SERVICE® STAMPS BY MAIL® ORDER FORM Please fill out clearly and completely. Please see the form here: Stamps By Mail Order Form Stamps By Mail Order Form

Stamps By Mail Usps

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