The musée d’orsay in Paris, the location on the map
- Country: France
- City: Paris Continue reading “The musée d’orsay in Paris, the location on the map”
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The Ferrari Museum, Italy, Maranello – a description of the Museum
The Ferrari Museum, Italy, Maranello – a description of the Museum
- Country: Italy
- City: Maranello
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The Museum of death, Los Angeles, USA
The Museum of death, Los Angeles, USA
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- City: Los Angeles
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Registry Stamp (10-Cent) — Issue of 1911
This stamp, of 10-cent denomination, was originated by the Postmaster General to prepay registry fees. It is of special design, in order to identify mail to which it is attached as registered matter and entitled to all the benefits and safeguards of the system.
Newspaper and Periodical Stamps of 1895
On February 1, 1895, a new series of these stamps was introduced, retaining the central allegorical illustrations, reduced and surrounded by new designs by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, by which they were engraved and printed. Continue reading “Newspaper and Periodical Stamps of 1895”
First stamp: the Penny Black
First adhesive postage stamp of the world was the Penny Black stamp. It was published in the United Kingdom. The first stamp people could buy on 6 May 1840, but it was presented offstage at 5 days before ( 1 May 1840). It contains portrait of Queen Victoria in profile and was in circulation until February 1841. Continue reading “First stamp: the Penny Black”