Lawrence Block wrote recently in his column (at Linns) about his favorite countries to collect. It got me thinking about my collection, and my personal favorites. Unlike Mr. Block, I don’t have a list of countries I prefer over another. Instead I have a list of different kind of arguments.
Published on April 16th 2010 | Read more.... | 16 Comments »
Though I normally don’t collect “entire items” (covers, cards etc), here’s something I’ve included to my collection. It’s a 1971 cover from Malawi, addressed to United Kingdom during the 1971 postal strike. It features the 1st commonwealth approved “strike mail stamp” as well as a UK local mail delivery vignette.
Published on April 6th 2010 | Read more.... | 2 Comments »
Yesterday I wrote a general introduction to US precancels. Since US precancels are IMHO a wide and interesting topic, lets digg in further…
Published on June 18th 2009 | Read more.... | 2 Comments »
A precancel is any postage stamp, stamped stationery, or revenue stamp cancelled prior to affixing on mail matter or before being deposited at the post office which allows the item to bypass the usual canceling process. Precancels are used to expedite the large bulk mailings of permit holders.
Published on June 17th 2009 | Read more.... | No Comments »
One of the most valued Swedish stamp issues are so called Landstormen surcharges. These are semipostals used to collect funds to equip soldiers during World War I.
Published on May 28th 2009 | Read more.... | No Comments »
To continue with last weeks theme with France, I’ll be talking about precancels – or préoblitérés as French say – on French postage stamps. In short, a precancelled stamp is a stamp that has been cancelled before being affixed to mail. Precancels are typically used by mass mailers like newspapers and advertisers. The postal administration will typically offer an incentive in the form of a reduced price for precancelled stamps in volume.
Published on May 4th 2009 | Read more.... | 9 Comments »
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