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Bolivia (1948) - Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II with Legacy Nikon Nikkor-P・C Auto 1:3.5 55mm Prime and Fotodiox Pro Nik-M43 Adapter - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives on Vancouver Island, where he works as a writer.
Bulgaria (pre-1956) - Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II with Legacy Nikon Nikkor-P・C Auto 1:3.5 55mm Prime and Fotodiox Pro Nik-M43 Adapter - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives on Vancouver Island, where he works as a writer.
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Finland has produced postage stamps for use since 1856.
In the war of 1808-1809, Russian troops conquered Finland. Finland had been a part of Sweden and was annexed to the Russian empire at the Peace Treaty of Hamina on 17 September 1809. Finland became an autonomous Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire. The Russian Tsar Alexander I (1801-1825) promised that Finland could uphold the existing religion, the basic laws and privileges of the social order.
Finland was allowed to manage its affairs and employment of its own civil servants. A parliament began to assemble from the year 1863 - the same year where Finnish language got official status and became equal with the Swedish language. In 1865, Finland got its own currency - Penni and Markka - which quickly turned out to be stronger than the Russian Ruble. From the 1860s, trading - import and export - grow rapidly. Population grew from 1 million in 1809 to over 3 million by the end of World War I.
When Alexander III ascended the throne in 1881, a process of making Finland a more integrated part of the empire started - many attacks were made in the Russian public on the special rights of the Finnish people and efforts were undertaken to abolish these special rights granted to them, and by many small steps this led to the Russification of the Finnish Post.
Finland’s philatelic history is typically divided into two eras – pre and post independence. From 1809 to 1917, the country was known as an Autonomous Grand Principality of the Russian Empire. As such, it experienced some degree of autonomy over its postage and other affairs, though tensions persisted throughout this time. This is evident in the adoption of the Finnish coat of arms, instead of the Russian, on all postage issued in the region between 1856 and 1892. In response to increasing Finnish nationalism, Russian authorities began to push back. One way this manifested itself was in postage. From 1892 onward, more Russian motifs, including the imperial coat of arms, began appearing on Finnish stamps. By 1896, the lion and crown – a heraldic symbol of Finland – was removed entirely. Many of these early issues – both before and after Russification – are highly sought-after Finland collectors’ stamps. Color and perforation variants abound, and the conflict between Russian and Finnish influences makes them a fascinating study from a historical perspective, too. LINK - northwindstamps.com/collections/finland-stamps-up-to-1900...
RUSSIAN TYPE POSTMARKS (1893 - 1918)
Trilingual cancel from Helsinki - LINK - www.jiv.dk/finland/pm_triling.php
Russian issues WERE used as legal stamps in Finland, so "technically speaking" these could be considered legitimate parts of a lot with Finnish stamps. When the similar types with circles in the design (printed in Russia) ran out, stocks of the regular Russian stamps were shipped to Finland for use there. The designs without circles are known used from 1899 onwards, and only gradually disappeared with the introduction of Penni / Markka denominations in 1901. This creates the interesting (unique?) situation in which these stamps do NOT exist as mint stamps from Finland (since they are Russian), but in some catalogues in Europe, are listed with prices as Finnish stamps, USED ONLY.
Pricing (aka "catalog value"), in general falls into four categories:
1. Discernable Finnish cancel
2. FULL and CLEAR Finnish cancel (almost SON)
3. Stamp on piece with full Finnish cancel
4. Stamp on Cover with full Finnish cancel
Finnish cancels were often Western at the top and Cyrillic at the bottom. Russian stamps used in Finland (with readable cancels) are generally pretty valuable ($10 per stamp and up) because very few are... "found"... most end up as part of cheap Russia lots/mixes and don't end up being looked at as "possibly Finnish," unless someone happens to collect both places. LINK - stamporama.com/discboard/disc_main.php?action=20&id=5152
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Stamps of Finland - Definitives of 1891-1916
The definitive stamps of Finland, issued between 1875 and 1892, would soon disappear, and, beginning in 1891, they would be replaced by Russian stamps! The "philatelic" Russification of Finland had begun! Of course, the Finnish people would refer to this period as the "sortokaudet" or the "times of oppression". In the years following the accession of Czar Alexander III to the Imperial Throne of Russia, a policy to make the Grand Duchy of Finland a more integrated part of the Russian Empire was implemented. Of course, the goal of this policy was to terminate Finland's autonomy. The assimilation of Finland into the Russian Empire did not succeed. About sixteen years after the first Russian Imperial stamps were issued for Finland, the Russian Empire would be GONE, and the Grand Duchy of Finland would become a parliamentary republic!
The fifteen definitive stamps of Finland shown above were issued in May 1891. The stamps are printed on laid paper with a Cyrillic letter and wavy lines watermark, and the stamps are perforated either 14 1/2 x 15 (Kopeck denominations) or 13 1/2 (Ruble denominations).
These stamps are identical to the contemporary Russian Imperial postage stamps. The common designs feature the Imperial Arms of Russia. The differentiating factor with these Finnish definitive stamps is that there are ornate circles, containing a colored dot, worked into each of the designs. Finnish philatelists refer to these stamps as the "Russian Designs with Rings".
The inscriptions on these stamps are in the Russian language, and these stamps are denominated in Russian currency.
The Scott catalog attributes are as follows:
01 K. (1891 - Scott# 46) - Orange Yellow.
02 K. (1891 - Scott# 47) - Green.
03 K. (1891 - Scott# 48) - Carmine.
04 K. (1891 - Scott# 49) - Rose.
07 K. (1891 - Scott# 50) - Dark Blue.
10 K. (1891 - Scott# 51) - Dark Blue.
14 K. (1891 - Scott# 52) - Blue & Rose.
20 K. (1891 - Scott# 53) - Blue & Carmine.
35 K. (1891 - Scott# 54) - Violet & Green.
50 K. (1891 - Scott# 55) - Violet & Green.
01 R. (1891 - Scott# 56) - Brown & Orange.
03.50 R. (1891 - Scott# 57) - Black & Gray.
07 R. (1891 - Scott# 58) - Black & Yellow.
LINK to the complete article with photos of each stamp - www.stamp-collecting-world.com/stampsoffinland_1891d.html
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LINK to a video - Russian Vs. Finnish Stamps, Is There a Difference? - www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0RwEyEovbs&ab_channel=Mallard
This Dutch charity stamp from 1971 is part of the annual Kinderpostzegel series, designed by Rudi Oxenaar. The colourful illustration shows a playful radish sprouting from the soil, reflecting the cheerful and modern graphic style of the early 1970s.
The surcharge on the stamp (15 + 10 cents) supported children’s welfare projects throughout the Netherlands.
This particular example carries a clear postmark from Arnhem dated 18 November 1971.
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Ceylon (pre-1956) - Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II with Nikon Micro-Nikkor-P.C Auto 1:3.5 55mm (F Mount) with Fotodiox Pro Nic-M43 adapter - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives on Vancouver Island, where he works as a writer.
A close-up photograph of a United States 33-cent commemorative postage stamp from the "Tropical Flowers" booklet series, originally issued on May 1, 1999.
The stamp beautifully depicts a Chinese Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), illustrated by botanical artist Steven Buchanan. This unique used specimen features a bold grey promotional slogan cancellation/overprint reading "GIVE The United Way", supporting the prominent non-profit organization.
• Country: United States of America (USA)
• Year of Issue: 1999 (Scott Catalogue #3313)
• Denomination: 33 Cents (33¢)
• Theme: Tropical Flowers / Flora / Botanical Art
• Subject: Chinese Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
• Special Feature: "GIVE The United Way" charity overprint / cancellation
Australia - Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II with Legacy Komine Vivitar 1:2.8 55mm Macro Prime (Fotodiox OM to M4/3 Adapter) - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives on Vancouver Island, where he works as a writer.
Portrait of Tom Baker made from a mosaic of Machin definitive sramps by Peter Mason, the post-pop art man.
Seen in the window of London stamp centre on the Strand.
Originally posted to the Guess Where London group on 06-03-09.
Australia - Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II with Legacy Komine Vivitar 1:2.8 55mm Macro Prime (Fotodiox OM to M4/3 Adapter) - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives on Vancouver Island, where he works as a writer.
augusto severo's airship "pax" 1931 red overprint
www.earlyaviators.com/esevero.htm
pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusto_Severo_de_Albuquerque_Maran... in portuguese
Argentina - Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II with Legacy Komine Vivitar 1:2.8 55mm Macro Prime (Fotodiox OM to M4/3 Adapter) - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives on Vancouver Island, where he works as a writer.
Bulgaria (pre-1956) - Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II with Legacy Nikon Nikkor-P・C Auto 1:3.5 55mm Prime and Fotodiox Pro Nik-M43 Adapter - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives on Vancouver Island, where he works as a writer.
Azerbaijan - Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II with Legacy Komine Vivitar 1:2.8 55mm Macro Prime (Fotodiox OM to M4/3 Adapter) - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives on Vancouver Island, where he works as a writer.
From yesterday's stamp collecting session..! ;)
27(s)mile round trip to get some stamps for Christmas Cards.
(I guess I could have gone to my local one just half a mile away... But... He he!!)
Argentina - Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II with Legacy Komine Vivitar 1:2.8 55mm Macro Prime (Fotodiox OM to M4/3 Adapter) - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives on Vancouver Island, where he works as a writer.
Brazil (pre-1956) - Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II with Legacy Nikon Nikkor-P・C Auto 1:3.5 55mm Prime and Fotodiox Pro Nik-M43 Adapter - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives on Vancouver Island, where he works as a writer.
Ordered 1,000 stamps to help build my collection and I'm photographing all the neat ones. Obviously it'll take me a while to go through all these stamps!
Azerbaijan - Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II with Legacy Komine Vivitar 1:2.8 55mm Macro Prime (Fotodiox OM to M4/3 Adapter) - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives on Vancouver Island, where he works as a writer.
Australia - Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II with Legacy Komine Vivitar 1:2.8 55mm Macro Prime (Fotodiox OM to M4/3 Adapter) - Photographer Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives on Vancouver Island, where he works as a writer.