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A fascinating 1891 history of the British postal service, tracing a century of change from foot messengers, post-boys, mail coaches, and dangerous roads to Penny Postage, parcel post, postal banking, and the telegraph. Along the way, J. Wilson Hyde reveals how faster and cheaper communication transformed British social, political, and commercial life.
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French Andorra postage due stamp • Scott J32 • 10c • Sheaves of wheat design • Mint never hinged with original gum • Strong engraved artwork.
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Spanish Andorra • EUROPA issues • Scott 75–76 • 2p & 8p • Mint never hinged with original gum • Classic mid-century EUROPA designs.
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Spanish Andorra • EUROPA folk art issues • Scott 92–93 • 3p & 12p • Mint never hinged with original gum • Traditional objects and craftsmanship designs.
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Used ½d green Kangaroo and Map stamp from Australia (Scott #1), issued in 1913 as the country’s first national postage issue.
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Used Australian commemorative stamp (Scott #104) issued in 1930 for the centenary of explorer Charles Sturt. Clear cancellation with strong color and detail.
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Used Australian commemorative stamp (Scott #1069) from the Living Together series, depicting members of the armed forces in a humorous cartoon design.
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Used Australian commemorative stamp (Scott #1074) from the Living Together series, depicting a humorous visual arts gallery scene.
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Used Australian commemorative stamp (Scott #1075) from the Living Together series, depicting a humorous performing arts scene.
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Used Australian commemorative stamp (Scott #1076) from the Living Together series, depicting a humorous cartoon scene themed around banking.
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$0.40
Used Australian $2 definitive stamp (Scott #1132) depicting a scenic view of Norah Head, New South Wales.
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$1.50
Used Australian definitive stamp (Scott #141) featuring the lyrebird, issued in 1937 in the 1 shilling denomination.
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$0.75
Australia Scott #1534 is a $5 used commemorative stamp featuring the Common Soft Tree Fern. Issued in the 1990s, it highlights Australia’s native rainforest flora and was intended for higher-rate postage and parcel use.
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$0.50
Australia Scott #1559 is a 45¢ used commemorative stamp featuring a Pacific Black Duck and ducklings. Issued in the 1990s, it highlights Australia’s native birdlife and wetland habitats.
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$5.00
Australia Scott 171 on WWII-era military-related airmail cover with Salvation Army, ACF, and YMCA cachet.
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Used Australian definitive stamp (Scott #329) featuring a banksia flower, issued in 1959 as part of the native flora series.
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$12.50
Used 2½d blue Kangaroo and Map definitive from Australia (Scott #39), a later issue from the classic national series under King George V.
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Mint never hinged Australian commemorative stamp (Scott #482) issued in 1970 for the bicentenary of Captain James Cook’s landing.
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Australia Scott #482 is a used commemorative stamp issued in 1970 for the Bicentennial of Captain James Cook’s 1770 voyage. Featuring Cook, HMS Endeavour, and symbolic imagery, it highlights a key moment in Australian exploration history.
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Mint never hinged Australian commemorative stamp (Scott #490) issued in 1970 for the 25th anniversary of the United Nations.
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Unused hinged two-stamp set from Australia (Scott #491–492) issued in 1970 for the 50th anniversary of Qantas, featuring early and modern aviation imagery.
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Used Australian commemorative stamp (Scott #578) reproducing A Holiday at Mentone (1888) by Charles Conder, issued in 1975 as part of the Art Gallery series.
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Used Australian definitive stamp (Scott #880) depicting the Sword-Grass Brown butterfly, issued in the $1 denomination.
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Used Australian $1 definitive stamp (Scott #920) depicting the Crown of Thorns Starfish, a notable marine species of Australia’s coral reefs.
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Mint never hinged two-stamp commemorative set from Australia (Scott #474–475) issued for the 1970 royal visit of Queen Elizabeth II.
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$0.75
Mint never hinged four-stamp set from Australia (Scott #483–486) depicting national development projects, including hydroelectric power, irrigation, mining, and energy.
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$1.00
Mint never hinged four-stamp set from Australia (Scott #541–544) promoting metric conversion through humorous cartoon designs.
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$0.75
Mint never hinged two-stamp commemorative set from Australia (Scott #597–598) issued for the 1974 centenary of the Universal Postal Union.
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$1.00
Mint never hinged four-stamp set from Australia (Scott #602–605) depicting preschool, advanced, correspondence, and science education themes.
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Australian Antarctic Territory Scott #L9 is a 2c used definitive stamp featuring emperor penguins. Issued in the 1960s, it represents Australia’s Antarctic postal issues and polar wildlife themes.
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$6.00
Austria Scott #611 is a 1956 2.40 schilling commemorative stamp celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Vienna Planetarium. This mint, never hinged example features a modernist astronomical design.
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$7.50
Austria Scott #B279 is a 1952 1.25 schilling semi-postal stamp issued to support the restoration of St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna. This mint, never hinged example features a religious engraved design.
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$5.00
Austria Scott #s B281–B285 are a complete 1957 semi-postal set issued to benefit the Vienna School for the Blind. This mint, never hinged set features portraits, buildings, and educational themes.
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Bahamas Scott #262 (22¢), used. Queen Elizabeth II with old cannons at Fort Charlotte, Nassau. A classic mid-century Commonwealth pictorial issue.
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$5.00
Bahamas Scott #33 is a used 1902 definitive stamp depicting the Queen’s Staircase in Nassau. Featuring an engraved architectural design, it represents early British colonial postal issues of the Bahamas.
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$0.75
Bahamas Scott #400 is a used 1967 definitive stamp depicting a hawksbill turtle. Part of the Bahamas pictorial series, it highlights Caribbean marine life alongside a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Bahamas Scott #464 (1¢), used. Issued in 1992 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Columbus’s 1492 landing in the Bahamas, featuring a historic sailing ship.
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Bahamas Scott #466 (5¢), used. Issued in 1993 commemorating the Eleutheran Adventurers and the 1647 Articles and Orders, featuring a map of Eleuthera and historic document imagery.
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Bahamas Scott #472 (21¢), used. Issued in 1994 commemorating bootlegging in the Bahamas during the Prohibition era, featuring stacked liquor barrels and harbor imagery.
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$0.75
Bahamas Scott #473 (25¢), used. Issued in 1994 depicting pineapple cultivation, highlighting agricultural labor and traditional farming in the Bahamas.
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$1.00
Bahamas Scott #615 ($1), used. Issued in 1987 featuring the Spanish hogfish (Bodianus rufus), a colorful reef fish native to Bahamian waters.
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$2.25
Bahamas Scott #667, mint never hinged. $1.50 commemorative issued in 1992 for the 500th anniversary of Columbus’s voyage, depicting a caravel under construction from historical sources.
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$4.00
Bahamas Scott #729, mint never hinged. $1.50 souvenir sheet issued in 1992 commemorating Columbus’s first landfall, featuring the caravel Pinta at sea.
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$2.00
Bahamas Scott #753, mint never hinged. $1.50 souvenir sheet issued in 1992 commemorating the 500th anniversary of Columbus’s 1492 landing, featuring a memorial monument at the landfall site.
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$1.50
Bahamas Scott #858, mint never hinged. 55¢ definitive issued in 1998 featuring flamingo tongue coral (Herpolitha limax), highlighting Bahamian marine life.
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$0.50
Bahamas Scott #224–227, unused hinged. Four-stamp commemorative set issued in 1965 honoring Sir Winston Churchill, featuring portraits of Churchill, Queen Elizabeth II, and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
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Bahamas Scott #288–289, unused hinged. Two-stamp set issued in 1969 marking the 50th anniversary of Bahamas airmail services, featuring early aircraft and aviation-themed designs.
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$0.50
Bahamas Scott #294–297, mint never hinged. Four-stamp Christmas set issued in 1969 featuring classical Nativity and Christmas scenes in rich, colorful designs.
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$1.00
Bahamas Scott #307–308, mint never hinged. Two-stamp commemorative set issued in 1970 honoring the 100th anniversary of the British Red Cross.
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$0.50
Bahamas Scott #352–355, mint never hinged. Four-stamp Christmas set issued in 1973 featuring classical religious paintings and traditional devotional scenes.
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A complete mint, never hinged set of Bahawalpur’s 1949 Universal Postal Union Anniversary stamps (Scott #26–29). Beautifully engraved by De La Rue and issued just before Bahawalpur joined Pakistan, these commemoratives mark the 75th anniversary of the UPU with striking imagery of global unity through communication.
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$7.50
Bahrain Scott #100 (1955) 4 annas definitive stamp overprinted on Great Britain Queen Elizabeth II issue. Used example with clear portrait and legible overprint.
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Bahrain Scott #149 (1964) is a used commemorative stamp depicting underwater swimmers and pearl diving imagery, paired with a portrait of Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa.
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$4.00
Bahrain Scott #195 (1973) 60 fils commemorative stamp marking the 25th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Used example with clear design and sound perforations.
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$1.50
Bahrain Scott #209 (1974) is a used commemorative stamp celebrating the centenary of the Universal Postal Union, featuring historic and modern postal transport imagery.
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Bahrain Scott #232 (1975) is a used commemorative stamp featuring a laurel wreath and map of Bahrain with a portrait of Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa.
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Bahrain Scott #234 (1975) is a used commemorative stamp featuring a stylized map of Bahrain with laurel and industrial symbolism, along with a portrait of Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa.
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Bahrain Scott #235 (1976) is a used definitive stamp featuring a portrait of Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, issued for higher-value postal use.
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Bahrain Scott #115–117 (1957) is a mint never hinged commemorative set honoring the Boy Scouts Golden Jubilee Jamboree, featuring Queen Elizabeth II and scouting symbols.
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$7.50
Bahrain Scott #92–95 (1953) overprinted Queen Elizabeth II definitive and revenue stamp set. Complete mint never hinged set with fresh color and sharp overprints.
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Bahrain Scott #92–95 (1953) overprinted Queen Elizabeth II definitive and revenue stamp set. Complete mint never hinged set with fresh color and sharp overprints.
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$7.50
Barbados Scott #119 (1916) 2d King George V definitive stamp with Britannia chariot design. Used example with clear imagery and sound perforations.
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$1.50
Barbados Scott #128 (1938) is an unused hinged postage and revenue stamp featuring the classic Britannia maritime allegory from the British colonial period.
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$1.00
Barbados Scott #217 (1950) is a used commemorative stamp depicting sugar cane breeding and agricultural research, featuring a portrait of King George VI.
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$1.25
Barbados Scott #218, a 3-cent King George VI definitive depicting public buildings in Bridgetown. Offered used with a clear postal cancellation.
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$1.25
Barbados Scott #221, an 8-cent King George VI definitive showing an inter-colonial schooner, a symbol of Caribbean maritime trade. Offered used with a bold postal cancellation.
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$0.50
Barbados Scott #222, a 2-cent King George VI definitive depicting the iconic flying fish. Offered used with a clear postal cancellation.
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$0.75
Barbados Scott #242, a 12-cent Queen Elizabeth II definitive featuring the iconic flying fish. Offered mint never hinged (MNH) with full original gum.
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Barbados Scott #244, a 48-cent Queen Elizabeth II definitive depicting The Cathedral in Bridgetown. Offered mint never hinged (MNH) with full original gum.
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Barbados Scott #276, a 25-cent definitive depicting brain coral (Colpophyllia), from the island’s marine life series. Offered used with a light postal cancellation.
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Barbados Scott #340, a 50-cent definitive depicting the Bowmanston Pumping Station, highlighting public infrastructure and modernization. Offered used with a postal cancellation.
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$2.50
Barbados Scott #343, a $5 definitive depicting Seawell International Airport, symbolizing modern air travel and infrastructure. Offered used with postal cancellation.
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$0.50
Barbados Scott #505, a 45-cent environmental commemorative promoting conservation and tree adoption. Offered used with a postal cancellation.
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$0.75
Barbados Scott #645, a 20-cent marine life commemorative depicting the Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus). Offered used with a postal cancellation.
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$1.00
Barbados Scott #711, a 65-cent commemorative honoring the restoration of the historic Barbados Synagogue, established in 1654. Offered used with a postal cancellation.
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$1.50
Barbados Scott #787, a $2 commemorative depicting the endemic God-horse stick insect (Bostra maxwelli). Offered used with a postal cancellation.
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$2.00
Barbados Scott #884, a $5 commemorative depicting the USCGC Champlain (1931), honoring maritime and naval history. Offered used with a postal cancellation.
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Barbados Scott #904 is a used $2 commemorative stamp featuring a Gazelle helicopter in flight. Issued in 1984, this colorful aviation-themed issue appeals to collectors of aircraft, helicopters, and modern transportation stamps.
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Barbados Scott #924 is a used $1.10 commemorative stamp issued in 1985 depicting a traditional Barbadian chattel house. A culturally significant issue appealing to collectors of architecture and Caribbean heritage themes.
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Barbados Scott #957 is a used $1.75 commemorative stamp issued in 1988 celebrating the 50th anniversary of the University of the West Indies. An appealing issue for collectors of education, universities, and Caribbean history.
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Barbados Scott #987 is a used 70¢ commemorative stamp issued in 2000 depicting Bridgetown Port with cruise ships docked in the harbor. A strong topical issue for collectors of ships, ports, and Caribbean maritime scenes.
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$1.00
Barbados Scott #990 is a used $1.40 commemorative stamp issued in 2000 depicting a cricket match at Kensington Oval. A strong thematic issue for collectors of sports, cricket, and Caribbean culture.
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$3.00
Barbados Scott #995 is a used $10 commemorative stamp issued in 2000 depicting Grantley Adams International Airport with terminal, control tower, and aircraft. A strong topical issue for collectors of aviation and transportation stamps.
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$1.25
Barbados Scott #323–326 (1969) Boy Scouts Association Independence commemoratives, a complete four-stamp set illustrating Scouting activities and institutions. Offered mint never hinged (MNH).
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Barbados Scott #372–375 (1972) Boy Scouts Diamond Jubilee commemoratives, including designs for the 4th Caribbean Jamboree. Complete four-stamp set offered mint never hinged (MNH).
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$2.00
Barbuda Scott #174 is a mint never hinged 4¢ definitive stamp depicting a greater amberjack. A clean, attractive issue for collectors of fish, marine life, and Caribbean wildlife themes.
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Barbuda Scott #180 is a mint never hinged 25¢ definitive stamp depicting an island boat jetty with fishing vessels. A quiet scenic issue appealing to collectors of maritime and Caribbean island themes.
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Barbuda Scott #181 is a mint never hinged 35¢ definitive stamp depicting the historic Martello Tower. A strong issue for collectors of fortifications, military history, and Caribbean landmarks.
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$1.25
Barbuda Scott #242 is a mint never hinged $1.25 definitive stamp depicting a glossy cowbird. An attractive issue for collectors of birds, wildlife, and Caribbean nature themes.
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$1.25
Barbuda Scott #243 is a mint never hinged $2 definitive stamp depicting a purple gallinule in a wetland setting. A colorful issue for collectors of birds and Caribbean wildlife themes.
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$1.25
Barbuda Scott #381 is a mint never hinged 95¢ commemorative stamp issued in 1979 for the death centenary of Sir Rowland Hill. Offered as a control block with selvage, featuring a 19th-century mail coach.
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$2.50
Barbuda Scott #384 is a mint never hinged $2 commemorative stamp issued in 1979 for the death centenary of Sir Rowland Hill. Offered as a control block with selvage and Penny Black vignette, ideal for postal history collectors.
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$1.50
Barbuda Scott #578–580 is a complete mint never hinged commemorative set issued in 1983 for the 200th anniversary of man’s first flight, featuring historic balloon ascents. A strong set for collectors of aviation and early flight history.
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$3.00
Used Bavaria stamps overprinted “Deutsches Reich,” Scott 260–263 (30–60pf), illustrating Germany’s post–World War I postal transition. Strong historical appeal for German States and Weimar-era collections.
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British Bechuanaland Scott #35 is a used 1d provisional stamp from 1885, created by overprinting a Cape of Good Hope issue. A classic overprint appealing to collectors of British colonial and African postal history.
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$2.00
Belgium Scott 1580 FDC commemorating Belgian Stamp Day.
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Belgium Scott #189 is a used 5fr definitive stamp issued in 1930 featuring King Albert I. A classic royal portrait issue of interest to collectors of Belgian and European postal history.
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$10.00
Belgium Scott #59 (1879) 2c definitive stamp featuring King Leopold II. Used example with clear engraved portrait and sound perforations.
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$1.00
Belgium Scott #77 is an unused hinged 10c definitive stamp from 1894 featuring the Belgian coat of arms and a trilingual notice prohibiting Sunday delivery. A classic issue appealing to collectors of early Belgian and European postal history.
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Belgium Scott #948 is a mint never hinged 14fr commemorative stamp issued in 1976 for the IRU Congress of the International Road Transport Union. A strong modern issue for collectors of transportation and international organization themes.
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$40.00
Belgium Scott B10 (1911) 2c Caritas semi-postal stamp with attached “Do not deliver on Sunday” label. Unused example with hinge and clear engraved design.
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$1.50
Belgium Scott #B251 is an unused hinged semi-postal stamp issued in 1935, featuring a church interior and issued to support charitable causes. A classic Belgian semi-postal appealing to collectors of charity and architectural stamps.
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$3.00
Belgium Scott B27 (1915) 20c Red Cross semi-postal stamp featuring King Albert I. Used example with clear engraving and sound perforations.
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$12.50
Belgium Scott B30 (1915) 20c Red Cross semi-postal stamp with WWI humanitarian allegorical design. Used example with clear detail and sound perforations.
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$0.60
Belgium Scott #B429 is an unused hinged semi-postal stamp issued in 1956 depicting Godfrey of Bouillon. A strong historical issue appealing to collectors of medieval history and Belgian charity stamps.
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$3.00
Belgium Scott O13 60c Official (service) stamp with Belgian lion and winged post horn design. Used example with clear detail and sound perforations.
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$2.50
Belgium Scott #1569–1572 is a complete mint never hinged commemorative set issued in 1995 honoring key Belgian social, economic, and civic institutions. A strong modern set for collectors of contemporary European themes.
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$2.50
Belgium Scott #1614–1617 is a complete mint never hinged commemorative set issued in 1996 featuring illustrated views of major Brussels architectural landmarks. An attractive modern set for collectors of architecture and European city themes.
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$2.75
Belgium Scott #516–525 is a complete mint never hinged commemorative set issued in 1956 honoring the United Nations and its specialized agencies. A strong thematic group for collectors of international organizations and postwar European stamps.
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Belgium Scott #531–532 is a mint never hinged commemorative pair issued in 1959 for the 10th anniversary of NATO. Featuring the NATO emblem, this set appeals to collectors of Cold War and international political themes.
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Belgium Scott #570–571 is a complete mint never hinged commemorative pair issued in 1958 for the 5th Inter-Parliamentary Conference. A solid thematic set for collectors of diplomacy and international cooperation.
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$0.40
Belgium Scott #636–637 is a complete mint never hinged Europa commemorative pair issued in 1965. Featuring a modern symbolic design, this set appeals to collectors of Europa issues and European unity themes.
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$1.00
Belgium Scott #B1069–70 is a complete mint never hinged semi-postal pair issued in 1980, featuring Bengal roses illustrated after P.J. Redouté. An elegant set appealing to collectors of flowers, art, and botanical-themed stamps.
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$2.00
Belgium Scott B344–B345 (1943) WWII semi-postal charity stamps issued for Belgian prisoners of war. Unused hinged pair with strong humanitarian imagery.
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$2.00
Belgium Scott B295–B296 (1942) WWII semi-postal charity stamps issued by the Belgian government-in-exile. Unused hinged pair with powerful allegorical wartime imagery.
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$4.50
Belgium Scott B589–B591 (1956) semi-postal charity stamps honoring Queen Elisabeth and supporting the Queen Elisabeth Foundation. Complete MNH set with fresh color.
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$0.50
Belgium Scott #B660–B662 is a complete mint never hinged semi-postal set issued in 1961 for World Refugee Year, depicting refugee figures and supporting international humanitarian relief efforts.
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$1.00
Belgium Scott #B575–B579 is a complete mint never hinged semi-postal set issued in 1954 depicting Belgian soldiers of World War I. A strong commemorative group for collectors of military and wartime history.
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Belize Scott #400 is a used 35¢ definitive stamp depicting a citreoline trogon. A colorful wildlife issue appealing to collectors of birds and Central American nature themes.
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Belize Scott #641 is a used 50¢ commemorative stamp issued in 1982 celebrating the 75th anniversary of Scouting and the 125th anniversary of Lord Baden-Powell’s birth. A thematic issue for collectors of Scouting and youth organization stamps.
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Belize Scott #708 is a used 50¢ definitive stamp depicting a coral crab (Carpilius corallinus). A colorful marine life issue appealing to collectors of ocean and Caribbean wildlife themes.
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Belize Scott #709 is a used 80¢ definitive stamp depicting a tube sponge (Callyspongia vaginalis). An attractive marine life issue for collectors of ocean and Caribbean wildlife themes.
