Introduction to Heligoland’s Postal History Heligoland, a small island in the North Sea, was ceded to Great Britain through the Treaty of Kiel on January 14, 1814. Despite this, the postal service on the island continued to be managed by the Free City of Hamburg. Until July 1, 1866, mail sent from Heligoland bore Hamburg […]
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Introduction The Gold Coast, now modern-day Ghana, has a rich philatelic history that reflects its colonial past and economic development. The first stamps of the Gold Coast were issued in 1875, following the establishment of a postal service in Cape Coast Castle in 1853. Prior to this, British stamps were not officially issued in the
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Gambia, one of the smallest nations in Africa, has a rich postal history dating back to the 19th century. The early stamps of Gambia are among the most distinctive in British colonial philately due to their embossed designs, intricate print details, and rarity. This article provides an in-depth exploration of Gambia’s postal history, covering the
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Introduction On October 10, 1970, Fiji gained independence from British colonial rule, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s history. To commemorate this event, a special set of four postage stamps was issued on the same day. These stamps celebrated Fijian culture, history, and leaders. The Fiji Independence Issue of 1970 is notable for its
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Introduction The year 1970 marked a significant milestone in Fiji’s postal history as the country celebrated the centenary of its first postage stamps, issued in 1870. To commemorate this event, a special set of three postage stamps was released on November 2, 1970. These stamps paid tribute to Fiji’s early postal system and its evolution
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During World War II, the Faroe Islands came under British administration from April 13, 1940, to 1945. This occupation was a strategic move to prevent a German invasion, as Denmark had been occupied by Nazi forces on April 9, 1940. Although Denmark remained the official postal authority for the islands, a shortage of Danish postage
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The Fiji Times Express stamps represent one of the most fascinating chapters in the history of early postal systems. Issued by a private postal service operated by The Fiji Times in 1870, these stamps are now considered some of the rarest and most valuable issues from the Pacific region. Their simple yet elegant designs, historical
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Introduction to the Suez Canal Company and Its Postal Service The Suez Canal, one of the most strategic waterways in the world, was constructed under the leadership of Ferdinand de Lesseps. The Compagnie Universelle du Canal Maritime de Suez, or the Suez Canal Company, was granted a concession in 1855 to undertake this monumental project.
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The 1878 Egyptian surcharged stamps are a fascinating issue in philatelic history, offering collectors an array of varieties to study and appreciate. These stamps were originally part of Egypt’s regular postal issues but were later surcharged to meet the demand for lower denominations. This resulted in a range of errors, misprints, and collectible variations that
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The 1947 Ceylon New Constitution commemorative stamp series mark a pivotal moment in Ceylon’s history, celebrating the introduction of a new constitution that granted greater self-governance to the island while still remaining a British Crown Colony. Issued on November 25, 1947, this four-stamp set visually represents Ceylon’s rich cultural and political heritage, featuring important national
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