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 featured different wildflowers of Czechoslovakia. […]
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. Definitive stamps are typically issued […]
What is Intaglio Printing, and How is it Used in Postage Stamps? Intaglio printing is a type of printmaking that uses a metal plate with the design etched into it. The plate is then inked […]
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 the tonal patterns and rhythms […]
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. It involved the recreation of […]
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 Commonwealth at the time. Here’s […]
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 “Cinderella” stamps because they are […]
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 first group of Free Church […]
