Philately Collection (page 5)

10c Washington type III single, 1857. Creator: Unknown
10c Washington type III single, 1857

6c Post Office Department single, 1873. Creator: Unknown
6c Post Office Department single, 1873

7c Edwin M. Stanton single, September 10, 1873. Creator: Unknown
7c Edwin M. Stanton single, September 10, 1873. Unused

3c Washington imperforate pane of one hundred, 1851. Creator: Unknown
3c Washington imperforate pane of one hundred, 1851

10c Franklin Newspapers and Periodicals trial color proof, 1865. Creator: Unknown
10c Franklin Newspapers and Periodicals trial color proof, 1865. 10-cents, blue green; die on thick paper

30c Shield, Eagle and Flags re-issue single, 1869. Creator: Unknown
30c Shield, Eagle and Flags re-issue single, 1869. Unused; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial Exposition in

10c Springfield Soldiers Fair single, 1864. Creator: Unknown
10c Springfield Soldiers Fair single, 1864

3c Washington grilled single, March 1870. Creator: Unknown
3c Washington grilled single, March 1870. Unused; perf 12

1c Franklin type III single, 1851. Creator: Unknown
1c Franklin type III single, 1851. Imperforate 1c blue, type III (top and bottom frame lines are broken)

6c Abraham Lincoln Treasury Department single, 1873. Creator: Unknown
6c Abraham Lincoln Treasury Department single, 1873

3c Flagship of Columbus single, 1893. Creator: Unknown
3c Flagship of Columbus single, 1893

24c General Winfield Scott card plate proof, 1893. Creator: Unknown
24c General Winfield Scott card plate proof, 1893. Regular stamps distributed as samples or gifts were valid for postage. To end this option for gift recipients

10c Thomas Jefferson War Department single, 1879. Creator: Unknown
10c Thomas Jefferson War Department single, 1879

12c Henry Clay Treasury Department single, 1873. Creator: Unknown
12c Henry Clay Treasury Department single, 1873

6c Abraham Lincoln War Department single, 1879. Creator: Unknown
6c Abraham Lincoln War Department single, 1879

12c Washington F Grill single, 1867. Creator: Unknown
12c Washington F Grill single, 1867. Unused; perf 12

1c Franklin War Department single, 1879. Creator: Unknown
1c Franklin War Department single, 1879

10c Washington type V single, 1859. Creator: Unknown
10c Washington type V single, 1859. Unused

6c Abraham Lincoln Agriculture Department single, 1873. Creator: Unknown
6c Abraham Lincoln Agriculture Department single, 1873

3c Washington on advertising cover, July 2, 1856. Creator: Unknown
3c Washington on advertising cover, July 2, 1856

6c James A. Garfield single, 1890. Creator: Unknown
6c James A. Garfield single, 1890

3c Washington "Premier Gravure"block of four, 1861. Creator: Unknown
3c Washington " Premier Gravure" block of four, 1861

3c Washington trial color card proof, 1881. Creator: American Bank Note Company
3c Washington trial color card proof, 1881. Trial color proof prepared for the 1881 International Cotton Exposition in Atlanta.; In 1881

5c Buffalo Balloon imperforate vertical pair, 1877. Creator: Unknown
5c Buffalo Balloon imperforate vertical pair, 1877. Perhaps the most enigmatic of all American stamps, the Buffalo balloon stamp is certainly among the premier rarities in aerophilately

90c Washington single, 1861. Creator: Unknown
90c Washington single, 1861

30c Alexander Hamilton single, October 14, 1874. Creator: Unknown
30c Alexander Hamilton single, October 14, 1874

5c Thomas Jefferson "Specimen"overprint single, 1863. Creator: Unknown
5c Thomas Jefferson " Specimen" overprint single, 1863

2c Andrew Jackson single, 1870. Creator: Unknown
2c Andrew Jackson single, 1870

24c Washington single, 1861. Creator: Unknown
24c Washington single, 1861. With a circle within a star fancy cancel

10c Thomas Jefferson single, 1882. Creator: Unknown
10c Thomas Jefferson single, 1882

1c Franklin "Specimen"overprint single, 1861. Creator: Unknown
1c Franklin " Specimen" overprint single, 1861

3c Washington Lowenberg essay, 1867. Creator: Unknown
3c Washington Lowenberg essay, 1867

2c Postage Due single, 1879. Creator: Unknown
2c Postage Due single, 1879

30c Postage Due specimen overprint single, 1884. Creator: Unknown
30c Postage Due specimen overprint single, 1884

5c Postage Due specimen overprint single, 1884. Creator: Unknown
5c Postage Due specimen overprint single, 1884

3c Postage Due single, 1879. Creator: Unknown
3c Postage Due single, 1879

2c Andrew Jackson State Department special printing single, 1875. Creator: Unknown
2c Andrew Jackson State Department special printing single, 1875. In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial Exposition in

1c Franklin Justice Department special printing single, 1875. Creator: Unknown
1c Franklin Justice Department special printing single, 1875. In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial Exposition in

1c Franklin Interior Department special printing single, 1875. Creator: Unknown
1c Franklin Interior Department special printing single, 1875. In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial Exposition in

Post Office seal, 1892. Creator: National Bank Note Company
Post Office seal, 1892

Post Office seal, 1879. Creator: National Bank Note Company
Post Office seal, 1879

25c Thomas Jefferson postage currency, 1862. Creator: Unknown
25c Thomas Jefferson postage currency, 1862

5c Ulysses S. Grant single, 1890. Creator: Unknown
5c Ulysses S. Grant single, 1890

10c Washington single, 1855. Creator: Unknown
10c Washington single, 1855

3c Washington single, 1851. Creator: Unknown
3c Washington single, 1851

10c Washington type IV single, 1857. Creator: Unknown
10c Washington type IV single, 1857

24c General Winfield Scott Treasury Department single, 1873. Creator: Unknown
24c General Winfield Scott Treasury Department single, 1873

3c Washington essay, 1851. Creator: Unknown
3c Washington essay, 1851. Essay prepared by Draper, Welsh, & Co

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Philately, the art of collecting and studying stamps, takes us on a journey through history and culture. From Arabian-Byzantine coins to French philately manuals, this hobby allows us to explore the world in miniature. In Paris, the stamp market buzzes with excitement as collectors search for rare treasures. Among them is a stamp card produced by Ottmar Zeihar from Iran (Persia), showcasing the rich heritage of this ancient land. Another gem is a stamp card from Barbados, also crafted by Zeihar, capturing the vibrant spirit of this Caribbean paradise. As we delve deeper into our collection, we come across fascinating currency notes that tell their own stories. A 100 drachmas bill from Greece reminds us of its glorious past while a 50 cents note issued during Spain's Civil War transports us to an era filled with turmoil and strife. The Second Spanish Republic reveals itself through the reverse side of a 50 cents coin - an emblematic symbol representing hope and change during challenging times. Meanwhile, a 500 pesetas bill serves as a reminder of Spain's resilience amidst adversity. But it's not just about money; stamps themselves hold historical significance too. A Philatelist at Work diligently examines each piece under magnifying glasses - uncovering hidden details that reveal tales untold. Among these discoveries lies a unique 5 cents note issued during Spain's Civil War - its delicate design reflecting both strength and fragility simultaneously. And let's not forget the intriguing 5 pesetas bill issued by the Generalitat of Catalunya - proof that even regions within nations have their own distinct identities worth celebrating. Through philately, we connect with diverse cultures and witness moments frozen in time, and is more than just collecting; it is an exploration into humanity’s shared heritage – one stamp at a time.