Delaware Postal History-1773 to 1847 - Alfredo Frohlich, Aventura, FL Frohlich's presentation tells the story of the proper rates and rate periods and the movement of mail from 1773 to the issuance of the U. S. first postage adhesive in 1847, utilizing the letters mailed from only the 1st state of the Union – Delaware. […]

Cancellations on 3-cent First Issue Nesbitts - Labron Harris, Bethesda, MD In 1853 the US Government hired the firm of George Nesbitt to produce the first US postal stationery. In this presentation we will show a sampling of different cancellations on these envelopes.

Siam, the Early Years - Prakob Chirakiti, Bangkok, Thailand Prakob Chirakiti had started collecting stamps since he was young, his main interest was Thailand especially the Classic Siam period, in addition to Thailand he also collected Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaya, United Kingdom and America. He had formed exhibits and participated in both FIAP (Federation of […]

The postal history of Morocco in the 1890’s, and the years up to the World War I, is rich and varied as four imperial powers (France, Great Britain, Spain and Germany) maintained postal services which were in competition with each other and with the Sultan’s newly-created Sherifien Post. In addition, some entrepreneurs saw an opportunity […]

Great Britain Philatelic Society Presentation Presented by: Tom Slemons: ‘Postal Reform 1837-1840, The Tax On Speech Ends.’ Chris Harman: ‘A study of the work of De La Rue as seen through the general duty revenue stamps - 1853 to 1883’ John Davies: ‘A Jubilee Reminiscence: A Philatelic History of the Great Britain 1890 Penny Postage […]