Stamps of Austria: Post Bus Issue (1978) 27 Aug 2013 | 02:29 pm

This attractive stamp issued by Austria for Stamp Day featured a vintage 1913 post bus. Designed by O. Zeiller and engraved by J. Kral. It was released December 1, 1978.Perf. 13 1/2 x 14.

The Philippine Islands (1913) 27 Aug 2013 | 01:02 pm

The following is an excerpt from Nelson’s Encyclopaedia (undated but thought to be circa 1913). A group, over 3,000 in number (only 350 of which are inhabited), in the E. Indian Archipelago, extending...

Zuos Post Office, Switzerland 26 Aug 2013 | 04:00 pm

Stamps if Gabon: World Post Day Issue (1985) 26 Aug 2013 | 11:26 am

This 300 f. stamp from Gabon celebrated World Stamp Day. Designed by J.P. Lemarinier and litho printed by Cartor. It showed the Central Post Office in Libreville with UPU and PO symbols.

Stamps of Germany: German Railway Centenary Issue (1935) 25 Aug 2013 | 03:22 pm

The German Railway Centenary set of four was released July 10, 1935. Designed by Karl Diebitsch and recess printed. Perf 14 x 13 1/2. An attractive addition to a Trains on Stamps topical collection.

German Colonies: Tsingtau Post Office China (1910) 25 Aug 2013 | 10:18 am

for collectors of German Colonies here is a postcard showing the Tsingtau Post Office in China in 1910. Here is some history of the colonial period of Tsintau (Tsintao): n 1891, the Qing government de...

Map of Soviet-controlled Czechoslovakia (1985) 25 Aug 2013 | 06:37 am

Here is a very useful map of Soviet-controlled Czechoslovakia in 1985, prior to the formation of the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

President Roosevelt and his Stamp Collection (1944) 25 Aug 2013 | 05:26 am

I discovered this article in the Australian Stamp Monthly (June 1, 1944). It describes how Roosevelt used his stamp collecting as an escape from the stress of his wartime duties: President Roosevelt, ...

Video: Historic Ayub Bridge in Pakistan 24 Aug 2013 | 11:08 am

We hsve just published a stamp profile on this historic bridge and so we thought this video might be of added interest:

Stamps of Pakistan: Golden Jubilee of the Ayub Bridge (2012) 24 Aug 2013 | 10:46 am

This stamp from Pakistan commemorated the Golden Jubilee of the Ayub Bridge. Released June 22, 2012. Designed by Adil Salahuddin and printed by the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation. It showed th...