Zuzu
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Post by Zuzu on Mar 3, 2014 4:08:54 GMT
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Post by jayinok on May 13, 2019 5:28:13 GMT
Somewhere in my crowded stamp closet there is an Austrian play postage stamp, ah yes here it is:  I wonder how many Austrian adults today can trace their grandparents' letter-writing skills to the originator of these fine specimens..... |
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Post by jimwentzell on Apr 6, 2021 3:51:18 GMT
 My contribution to this thread: A "Kinderpost" (children's post) window cover "mailed" probably from a classroom, the "stamp" resembles the Germania definitive series popular in Germany in the early 20th century. Likely aided school-aged children in how to send business letters, in this case with an R-etiquette (mock registration label) and a made-up German Bank as the return address. I think I posted this elsewhere (on Philaseiten.de, a German-language site with translatable options in the pull-down menu) a few years ago. Can't remember for sure, but I likely picked up the "cover" in Germany at a stamp show or dealer's box somewhere, probably for less than a couple Euros. This cover for me at least, epitomizes my stamp collecting interests: unusual, thought-provoking, research-inducing, inexpensive, serendipitous (is that even a word....!?!), and somewhat uncategorizable! --Jim |
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Post by smauggie on Apr 6, 2021 16:31:21 GMT
In one of my accumulation purchases I received an uncancelled cover with this stamp on it.  |
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Post by daniel on Apr 6, 2021 20:41:53 GMT
Two Toy Postage stamps that I have shown next to a Machin definitive to give a sense of scale:  Scan_20210406 (2) by Daniel, on Flickr |
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Post by daniel on May 5, 2021 18:35:19 GMT
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Londonbus1
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What I collect: Cinderellas and some Ephemera from Great Britain, France and Israel plus a few beautiful bits from elsewhere !! Topical interests include Flags & Judaica, the latter with an emphasis on the Jewish National Fund.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Apr 8, 2023 13:44:23 GMT
A first stamp venture in more than a month. Even the stamp tongs have given up !! Latest purchase.  |
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What I collect: Catalan Cinderellas. Used Switzerland, UK, Scandinavia, Germany & Austria. Postal History of Barcelona & Estonia. Catalonia pictorial postmarks.
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Post by cursus on Dec 16, 2023 8:10:47 GMT
Spanish toy-stamps from the 1960s or 70s
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Post by daniel on Jan 14, 2024 2:56:41 GMT
Some Italian Toy Stamps shown alongside a Machin (new size) for comparison.  |
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Jan 14, 2024 5:22:07 GMT
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Post by rod222 on Jan 14, 2024 5:28:14 GMT
danielCurious, have you sourced the genesis of the red and blue toy stamps ? (One with "Punch" )
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Londonbus1
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What I collect: Cinderellas and some Ephemera from Great Britain, France and Israel plus a few beautiful bits from elsewhere !! Topical interests include Flags & Judaica, the latter with an emphasis on the Jewish National Fund.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Apr 19, 2024 9:44:07 GMT
A few different types from Germany.  |
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Londonbus1
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What I collect: Cinderellas and some Ephemera from Great Britain, France and Israel plus a few beautiful bits from elsewhere !! Topical interests include Flags & Judaica, the latter with an emphasis on the Jewish National Fund.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Apr 19, 2024 11:36:24 GMT
A few from Belgium. Cancel bar just to be sure !!   |
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Post by franoise on Apr 19, 2024 12:17:28 GMT
From French "Poste enfantine" "type Sage" (Peace & Commerce) and "type Blanc" + real stamps for comparison   |
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