Jurag/George Palkovič, 1963 | Stamp
George Palkovič Stamp Information Juraj Palkovič Facts Juraj/George Palkovič (1763-1835) was a Slovak priest, writer, translator, and publisher. He was one of the leading figures of the Slovak national revival…
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What are Green Shield Stamps?
Green Shield stamps were a British sales promotion scheme that rewarded shoppers with stamps that could be used to buy gifts from a catalogue or from any affiliated retailer. The…
Yellow iris (Iris Pseudacorus), 1964 | Stamp
Czechoslovakia Yellow Iris Stamp Information This postage stamp issued by Czechoslovakia in 1964 and depicts a yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus). The stamp was part of a series of stamps that…
Definitive Postage Stamps
What is a Definitive Postage Stamp? In the context of postage stamps, the term “definitive” refers to a stamp that is part of the regular issue of a country’s stamps.…
What is Intaglio Printing?
What is Intaglio Printing? Intaglio printing is a type of printmaking that uses a metal plate with the design etched into it. The plate is then inked and pressed onto…
Talking Drums, 1948 | Stamp Collecting
What are Talking Drums? Talking drums are a type of percussion instrument that are traditionally used in various cultures throughout Africa. These drums are unique in that they can imitate…
Jeffries and Blanchard Balloon, 1978 | Stamp Collecting
The Jeffries and Blanchard Balloon The Jeffries and Blanchard Balloon, also known as the Jeffries Balloon or the Blanchard Balloon, refers to a historical event that took place in 1978.…
Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation Stamps, 1953 | Stamp Collecting
The 1953 Coronation The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 was a momentous event that had connections to both Antigua and Bermuda, as they were part of the British…
What are Cinderella Stamps?
Cinderella stamps are non-postal labels or stickers that resemble postage stamps, but are not actually issued or authorized by a government postal administration for use as postage. They are called…
100 Years of Otago, 1948 | Stamp Collecting
Otago, New Zealand, in 1848 In the mid-19th century, a significant chapter in Otago’s history unfolded with the arrival of Scottish settlers. In 1848, the ship Philip Laing brought the…