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Showing posts with label Animals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Animals. Show all posts
Sunday, June 15, 2014

Stamp Investment Tip: Chile 1948 Flora and Fauna Issue (Scott #254-55,C124)

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  In 1948, Chile issued a compound set of three se-tenant blocks of 25 stamps honoring the centennial of Claudio Gay 's "Natural...
Thursday, April 24, 2014

Stamp Investment Tip: U.S. 1993-Present Junior Duck Stamps (Scott #JDS 1-21)

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  The U.S. Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program held its first national art contest and issued its first Junior Duck Stamp in 1993, and it h...
Sunday, April 13, 2014

Stamp Investment Tip: Netherlands 1951 Seagulls (Scott #C13-14)

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In 1951, the Netherlands issued a pair of airmail stamps picturing seagulls (Scott #C13-14). 69,400 sets were issued, and Scott '14 pri...
Thursday, April 3, 2014

Stamp Investment Tip: New Guinea 1931 Officials (Scott #O12-22)

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   In 1931, New Guinea issued a set of Officials by overprinting eleven stamps from its Bird of Paradise series  "OS" for Offici...
Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Stamp Investment Tip: Iran 1956 National Olympic Committee (Scott #1047)

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  In 1956, Iran issued a stamp commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Iranian National Olympic Committee (Scott #1047). 30,000 were i...
Sunday, February 2, 2014

Stamp Investment Tip: Argentina 1948 Postal Service Anniversary Souvenir Sheets (Scott #582-83)

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   In 1948, Argentina issued a set of two souvenir sheets celebrating the bicentennial of the establishment of postal service on the Plata...
Sunday, January 5, 2014

Stamp Investment Tip: Georgia 1996 Birds Issues (Scott #140-41, 142-43)

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  I'm initiating coverage of stamps of the Republic of Georgia with its 1996 set of two miniature sheets of 16 picturing birds (Scot...
Sunday, October 6, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Macao 1985 Butterfly Souvenir Sheet (Scott #517a)

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   In 1985, Macao issued a souvenir sheet celebrating World Tourism Day, and picturing butterflies (Scott #517a). 30,000 were issued, and ...
Thursday, October 3, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Turkmenistan 1993 Caspian Seal Issue (Scott #34-38, 38a)

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  In 1993, Turkmenistan issued a set of 6 stamps honoring the World Wildlife Fund , and picturing Caspian Seals (Scott # 34-38, 38a). 3...
Sunday, September 15, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Iceland 1930 Gyrfalcon Air Official (Scott #CO1)

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In 1930, Iceland overprinted 24,000 of its Gyrfalcon airmail stamps, producing its first and only Airmail Official (Scott #CO1). Scott ...
Thursday, June 20, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Russia 1931 North Pole Issue (Scott #C26-29, C30-33)

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In 1931, the U.S.S.R. issued two sets of stamps intended for use on Zeppelin mail, and honoring Arctic exploration (Scott #C26-29 and C30...
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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Azerbaijan 2007 Polar Bear Souvenir Sheets (Scott #860a, 861)

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In 2007, Azerbaijan issued two souvenir sheets picturing Polar Bears (Scott #860a, 861). 10,000 of the first and 30,000 of the seco...
Sunday, May 19, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Paraguay 1961 Independence Anniversary (Scott #594-97, C291-93)

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 In 1961, Paraguay issued a compound set of  eight stamps in celebration of 150 years of Independence (Scott #595-97, C291-93). The regula...
Sunday, April 14, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: India 2000 Indepex Asiana Souvenir Sheet (Scott #1834b)

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  In 2000, India issued a souvenir sheet celebrating the Indepex Asiana Stamp Exhibition, and picturing native birds (Scott #1834b). 5...
Sunday, March 24, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Japan 1949 Moon and Geese Souvenir Sheet (Scott #479a)

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  In 1949, Japan issued a souvenir sheet of five stamps picturing the famous "Moon and Geese" print by the artist Hiroshige (Sco...
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Azerbaijan 2005 Bees Souvenir Sheet (Scott #803)

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In 2005, Azerbaijan issued a colorful souvenir sheet featuring bees (Scott #803). Only 25,000 were issued, and Scott '13 prices the un...
Sunday, March 10, 2013

Stamp Investment Tip: Belgian Congo 1944 Miniature Sheets (Scott #225Note)

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  In 1944, the Belgian Government in London (Belgium's government in exile during the Nazi Occupation) issued a set of eight min...
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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Stamp Investment Tip: Latvia 2002 Fish booklet (Scott #556a)

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In 2002, Latvia issued a set of two stamps picturing fish (Scott #555-56), along with a booklet (Scott #556a). Only 5,000 of the booklet we...
Sunday, November 4, 2012

Stamp Investment Tip: Monaco 1955-57 Birds Airmails (Scott #C41-44, C41a-44a)

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I'm initiating coverage of Monaco by recommending the Birds Airmails of 1955-57. These comprise two sets of high values, the normal set...
Thursday, September 27, 2012

Stamp Investment Tip: Indonesia 1988 Butterfly Souvenir Sheet (Scott #1373)

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In 1988, Indonesia issued a set and souvenir sheet picturing butterflies (Scott #1371-72, 1373). Only 22,000 of the souvenir sheet were is...