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Stamp Collecting
The First Postage Stamps of Lithuania
After the Armistice was signed in Northern France on November 11, 1918, which essentially brought an end to fighting in the WWI, Lithuanians quickly formed their first government, adopted a provisional constitution, and started organizing basic … [Read more...] about The First Postage Stamps of Lithuania
1 Auksinas imperforate stamps of the 1922 Third Airmail issue
As the New Year begins, many philatelists are probably contemplating, “What was my most important philatelic purchase or discovery which I added to my collection last year?” I thought about it too, so I can share with you my joy that in the fall of … [Read more...] about 1 Auksinas imperforate stamps of the 1922 Third Airmail issue
Rare stamps and covers (Aug 2016)
Lithuania 1919 Vilkaviškis Registered cover from Vilkaviskis to Germany, dated 1919-07-26, franked with 20sk, 40sk and 60sk Typesets, tied by cds, with registration city and number filled in by hand, further endorsed "Express! Recommandee", boxed … [Read more...] about Rare stamps and covers (Aug 2016)
Rare stamps and covers (July 2016)
Lithuania 1919 Radviliškis Early domestic cover from Radviliškis, registration in manuscript. eBay listing - Ended July 03, 2016. Sold: $263 (11 bids) Lithuania 1920 Kybartai censored postcard Previously unknown censor cachet … [Read more...] about Rare stamps and covers (July 2016)