Postage Stamp Collection (#9)

Magic City, Paris, postcard sent on 19th July 1913 (b / w photo)
660055 Magic City, Paris, postcard sent on 19th July 1913 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Postcard of a Centenarian, Madame Therese Bedoiseau, La Ferte-Loupiere, 1913 (b / w photo)
660381 Postcard of a Centenarian, Madame Therese Bedoiseau, La Ferte-Loupiere, 1913 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard sent in 1913)

Soldier carrying a bunch of flowers, New Years postcard, 1913 (photo)
660374 Soldier carrying a bunch of flowers, New Years postcard, 1913 (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard sent in 1913.); © Look and Learn

Postcard of Father Christmas, sent on 24th December 1913 (hand-coloured photograph)
660085 Postcard of Father Christmas, sent on 24th December 1913 (hand-coloured photograph) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Statue of Rowland Hill, founder of the modern postal service in Britain and inventor of the postage stamp
6015601 Statue of Rowland Hill, founder of the modern postal service in Britain and inventor of the postage stamp, outside the General Post Office, London

Postcard of Mignon, sent in 1913 (hand-coloured photo)
660545 Postcard of Mignon, sent in 1913 (hand-coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Rowland Hill, British reformer of the postal service and inventor of the postage stamp (engraving)
6001378 Rowland Hill, British reformer of the postal service and inventor of the postage stamp (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rowland Hill (1795-1879)

A Victorian Christmas card of a kitten with an envelope in it
3603477 A Victorian Christmas card of a kitten with an envelope in its mouth looked on by another kitten, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Le Declin (The Decline), statue in the Square du Pere Lachaise, Paris, by Clement Leopold Steiner
660621 Le Declin (The Decline), statue in the Square du Pere Lachaise, Paris, by Clement Leopold Steiner. Postcard sent in 1913

Postcard of a tricoteuse, sent in 1913 (b / w photo)
660543 Postcard of a tricoteuse, sent in 1913 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Postcard of Madame Anne Brugere in a motor car with her daughter aged 73, Les Herbiers, sent in 1913 (b / w photo)
660523 Postcard of Madame Anne Brugere in a motor car with her daughter aged 73, Les Herbiers, sent in 1913 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Postcard of an aviator delivering flowers, sent on 6th June 1913 (hand-coloured photo)
660082 Postcard of an aviator delivering flowers, sent on 6th June 1913 (hand-coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

The General Post Office, Adderley Street (b / w photo)
3092306 The General Post Office, Adderley Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Post Office, Adderley Street)

United States of America (chromolitho)
1093930 United States of America (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: United States of America)

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a ticket with an image of an inebriated
3605699 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a ticket with an image of an inebriated turkey on it, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

When he heard Peters voice he popped in alarm behind a tulip
3481709 When he heard Peters voice he popped in alarm behind a tulip, from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J M Barrie (1860 - 1937), pub

Postcard of a French policeman with a flower girl, sent in 1913 (hand-coloured photo)
660578 Postcard of a French policeman with a flower girl, sent in 1913 (hand-coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

New Year greeting card of a girl in an aeroplane, 1913 (hand-coloured photo)
660558 New Year greeting card of a girl in an aeroplane, 1913 (hand-coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard sent in 1913)

Postcard of a cat with a womans face, sent in 1913 (photo)
660439 Postcard of a cat with a womans face, sent in 1913 (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

The Progress of Locomotion, postcard sent in 1913 (b / w photo)
660404 The Progress of Locomotion, postcard sent in 1913 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Postcard of a man carrying a donkey, sent in 1913 (b / w photo)
660072 Postcard of a man carrying a donkey, sent in 1913 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Blue Mauritius postage stamp, 1847 (colour engraving)
6256301 Blue Mauritius postage stamp, 1847 (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Blue Penny Museum, Port Louis, Mauritius; eimageBROKER.com / Hans Blossey; English, out of copyright

Penny Black and Penny Red, 1850 (ink on paper)
CHT207431 Penny Black and Penny Red, 1850 (ink on paper) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

Imitation, 1887. Creator: John Haberle
Imitation, 1887

Unused block of four "Penny Black"postage stamps of Queen Victoria, issued
Unused block of four " Penny Black" postage stamps of Queen Victoria, issued May 6, 1840

The Zapateo Tipical Cuban Dance, c1910. Creator: Unknown
The Zapateo Tipical Cuban Dance, c1910. Postcard

Block of twenty Penny Black stamps, 1840, (1910). Valuable one-penny British stamps with the head of Queen Victoria. Illustration from The Connoisseur, (July 1910)

A block of four Penny Black postage stamps. The Penny Black was the worlds first adhesive postage stamp. The stamp, featuring a portrait of Queen Victoria, was issued on May 1, 1840; Illustration

5c American Authors Louisa May Alcott die proof attached to plate proof, 14598. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving

3c Pan American Union die proof attached to plate proof, 14682. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

4 1 / 2c White House approved large die proof, 14072. Creator
4 1/2c White House approved large die proof, 14072. 4 1/2-cent White House Large Die Proof, originally attached by staples to certified plate proof 21972 as a reference copy for the Bureau of

Postage stamps 1894
Representative types of Postage stamps

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Wings Over San Diego - Showing New Civic Center Building, c1941. From San Diego, California. [Herz, California]

California Pacific International Exposition - U. S. Postage Stamp, c1935
California Pacific International Exposition - U.S. Postage Stamp, c1935. Commemorating an exposition held in San Diego, California in 1935 & 1936

Various Stamps of Africa Nos. 44-56, c1943, (1944). From British Postage Stamps, by S. C. Johnson [Collins, London, 1944]

A Page of Triangular Capes Nos. 20-25, c1943, (1944)
A Page of Triangular Capes Nos. 20-25, c1890, (1944). Stamps from Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, issued on 1st September 1853

Sir Rowland Hill, originator of the Postage Stamp, 1893
Sir Rowland Hill (1795-1879), English teacher, inventor and social reformer. Hill campaigned for the reform of the postal system

Banos Street, Havana, Cuba, c1910. [Karl Immeke, P.O. Box 121, Habana]

Marina Argentina. Acorazado, Belgrano, c1908. Named after the Argentine founding father Manuel Belgrano (1770-1820) the vessel was a 7, 069-ton armoured cruiser which was completed in 1899. [R

SS Cuba, Key West, Florida, c1925. SS Cuba was a steamship owned by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. Originally launched in 1897 as the German SS Coblenz

The Two Penny Blue or The Two Pence Blue postage stamp, 1840s
The Two Penny Blue or The Two Pence Blue was the world?s second official postage stamp, issued after the Penny Black. It was issued in the United Kingdom

Bonne Annee (Happy New Year), c1900s(?)

Maria Rodriguez, Spanish actress, 1905. Postcard with a postage stamp depicting King Alfonso XIII of Spain affixed

The joys of stamp collecting, 1937. Illustration from The Childrens Golden Treasure Book For 1937, edited by John Crossland and J M Parrish, (Odhams Press, London, 1937)

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"From the Penny Black to Lunar Adventures: A Journey Through Postage Stamps" Step into the world of postage stamps, where history and art intertwine. The humble postage stamp has been a symbol of communication and connection for centuries. In 1840, the iconic Penny Black was born in Great Britain, forever changing how we send mail. Engraved by Frederick Heath and printed by Perkins Bacon & Co. , this adhesive marvel paved the way for efficient postal systems worldwide. Across continents, stamps have celebrated significant events and honored remarkable individuals. On Ghanaian Independence Day, a regal portrait of Queen Elizabeth II graced a commemorative stamp, paying tribute to her reign as monarch. The Sputnik 1 stamp takes us beyond Earth's boundaries, commemorating humanity's first journey into space. It reminds us of our endless curiosity and desire to explore new frontiers. But stamps are not just about grand achievements; they also capture moments of bravery and rescue. The depiction of "Rescue with the breeches buoy" showcases humanity's determination to save lives amidst perilous waters. Traveling across time brings us face-to-face with historical milestones like the New York Postmasters Provisional Stamp from 1845—a testament to America's growing postal network during its formative years. Artistic masterpieces find their place on stamps too. The Penny Red postage stamp beautifully illustrates the craftsmanship of Perkins Bacon & Co. , captivating collectors with its intricate design. Venturing eastward reveals a vibrant Pyongyang stamp poster from North Korea—an artistic expression that reflects their unique culture and identity through philately. Literary giants also grace these miniature canvases; Louisa May Alcott is immortalized on an American commemorative postage stamp in honor of her timeless contributions to literature. Jane Addams' social work legacy is similarly celebrated on another U. S. Commemorative stamp—both women leaving indelible marks on society.