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 […]

1917 Perkins Issue of Colombia - Santiago Cruz, Bogota, Colombia Study of this Issue of Colombia, from essays and proofs, thru multiples, errors, cancellations, varieties and covers to tell the story of this beautiful set print by Perkins in England, base on my Large Gold exhibit Santiago Cruz Collecting coins and paper money started at […]

“The U.S. Issues of 1851-1856" Gordon Eubanks, Pebble Beach, CA Gordon will briefly discuss very briefly the stamps of the 1851-1856 issues and then focus on the way the stamps were used. The United States was expanding, business was growing not just domestically but internationally. The mail system played a critical role in supporting this […]