REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Oct 13, 2024 4:14:50 GMT
Switzerland Numeral series, 1882 - 1889 Scott Number 73, cancelled in Geneva on October 13, 1903. Geneva is the second-most populous city in Switzerland (after Zürich) and the most populous of the French-speaking Romandy. Situated in the southwest of the country, where the Rhône exits Lake Geneva, it is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva.
Rob
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Oct 13, 2024 4:21:11 GMT
Switzerland, 1907 - 1925 series, Scott Number 132, cancelled in Nidau on October 13, 1910. Nidau is a municipality in the Biel/Bienne administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Oct 13, 2024 4:27:40 GMT
Switzerland, Scott number 129 (granite paper) from the 1907 - 1925 series, cancelled October 13, 1913 in Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in north-central Switzerland, at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich.
Rob
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gbcc
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Post by gbcc on Oct 13, 2024 5:20:43 GMT
Postmark/Cover of the day 13 October 1971 1900th Anniversary Celebrations Re-Enactment of The Cremation of Emperor Severus York Geoff (GBCC) www.gbcovercollector.co.uk  |
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Post by franoise on Oct 13, 2024 11:40:10 GMT
France,13 October 1988 Illustrated envelope mailed from Les Sables-d'Olonne ("sun,smile,on the Coast of Light") to Levallois Stamp : "Liberty" definitive (Michel # 2510)
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Oct 13, 2024 16:13:33 GMT
Great Britain, October 13th, 1852. An entire from London to Edinburgh. Cancelled with a London 6.
The left hand 4 margin stamp with check letters BH is from plate 149. The right hand 4 margin stamp with check letters RL is from plate 147.
Plates 132 – 177 were the first to show Alphabet II check letters. The plates were registered between 6 February 1852 and 20 July of 1853. Plates from this group were still in use when official perforating began on January 27, 1854 and plates 155, 157 and 162-177 are known both perforated and imperforate.
The reverse has a wonderful cross shaped postmark from the Lombard Street Post Office date stamped October 13th 1852 and a red circular date stamp from Edinburgh where it was received on October 14th 1852 (a one day turnaround!).
All-in-all a somewhat rare cover. The content shows a beautifully written table of prices for Hemp, Flax and Tallow from the Russian Broker Benjamin Woolner of Colchesters & Woolner, 16 St. Helen's place, London. Hemp experienced increased growth at this time in history as a textile fiber, where it was made into products including rope, sailcloth, clothing, paper and linens.
I’m amazed at the consistent quality of penmanship throughout the letter and ruled table, it must have taken quite some time to compile such a list?
This piece is from my growing collection of imperforate penny reds with check letters RL.
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Oct 13, 2024 22:35:11 GMT
REL1948Lovely material ! All-in-all a somewhat rare cover. The content shows a beautifully written table of prices for Hemp,
Flax and Tallow from the Russian Broker Benjamin Woolner of Colchesters & Woolner, 16 St. Helen's place,
London. Hemp experienced increased growth at this time in history as a textile fiber, where it was made into
products including rope, sailcloth, clothing, paper and linens.Hemp Flax and Tallow 
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Oct 14, 2024 1:18:03 GMT
Switzerland, Scott number 53 (white wove paper) from the 1867 - 1878 series, cancelled October 13, 1877 in Bienne, Swizerland.
Biel / Bienne is a bilingual city in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Biel / Bienne is the capital of the Biel / Bienne administrative district. The city has been an industrial and watchmaking heart of Switzerland since the 19th century. With world-famous watch brands such as Rolex, Omega and Swatch based in Biel / Bienne, the city is one of the main centres of the Swiss watch industry and is also referred to as the "world capital of watchmaking".
Biel / Bienne lies on the language boundary between the French-speaking and German-speaking parts of Switzerland, and is bilingual throughout. Biel is the German name for the city whereas Bienne is its French counterpart.
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gbcc
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Post by gbcc on Oct 14, 2024 4:35:05 GMT
Postmark/Cover of the day 14 October 1976 Birmingham International Ideal Home Exhibition National Exhibition Centre Birmingham Geoff (GBCC) www.gbcovercollector.co.uk  |
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Post by franoise on Oct 14, 2024 11:46:23 GMT
France,14 October 1924 (exactly 100 years ago!) Cover mailed from Grenoble to Simandre-sur-Suran Stamp : "Sower" definitive (Michel #119) Slogan cancel : Grenoble "queen of the Alpes,international exhibition,hydroelectricity,tourism"
  ГРЕНОБЛЬ : Grenoble in Russian
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Oct 14, 2024 16:06:29 GMT
Switzerland, Scott number 167 (granite paper) from the 1914 - 1930 series, cancelled October 14, 1920 in Chatelaine, Switzerland. Chatelaine is located in the region of Geneva. Geneva's capital Geneve (Genève) is approximately 3.0 km / 1.9 mi away from Chatelaine.
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Hugh
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Post by Hugh on Oct 14, 2024 17:04:45 GMT
October 14, 1916 ... and, a German feldpost cancel was applied to this picture postcard with a message written two days earlier. It was being sent to Fräulein Thora Petersen at Tornberg near Norburg [Nordborg], Sonderburg [Sønderborg] in Schleswig-Holstein. This area had been German occupied territory since the Dano-Prussian War (Second Schleswig War) in 1864. The northern part of Schleswig would be returned to Denmark following a plebiscite held in 1920 after WW1. (75% voted for reunification with Denmark). The solider who sent the card was a member of the 201st Infantry Division of the Imperial German Army, 1st Battalion, 401st Regiment. These units were created in July 1916. The 401st Regiment was made of a mixed of veteran and fresh troops. About half were veterans and convalescents from depots of the 5th, 17th and 20th Korps. The other half were young men from school (Class of 1917). The Division took up a position on the Eastern Front north of Baranovichi. At the time this card was written, the regiment had yet to be in battle. Their first engagement took place in November. [Source: US Army: Histories of 251 Divisions of the German Army (1914-1918). Compiled from the Intelligence Section of the General Staff AEF, GHQ Chaumont France, 1919 - Published by Government Printing Office, 1920]  Cancels: Feldpost: Outer Ring - K.D.Feldpostexped. / 201.Infanterie.Div.Inner - a / 14.10.16. 3-4 N / derRegimental Postmark: Outer Ring - * 1 Bataillon * / Infanterie - Regiment 401Inner = Brief- / StempelOn the front is a picture of two children, the boy in uniform, having Der erste Kuß [The First Kiss]. The solider has written his name and Thora's name on the cheeks of the children.  Postcard:Published by Wilhelm S. Schröder Nacif. of Berlin. His company was active between 1908 and 1918. WSSB card number 1061The theme, with children, of 'The First Kiss' was a common one on postcards of this period. The card appears to have been printed on February 1, 1916.  |
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Oct 14, 2024 23:15:13 GMT
Great Britain, SG number: 201. Registered envelope canceled at the East Central London Chief Office on October 14th, 1889. Received in Crefeld, Holland on October 15th, 1889 (seems faster than anything shipping today!!!). Krefeld (also spelled Crefeld until 1925) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located northwest of Düsseldorf, its center lying just a few kilometers to the west of the river Rhine; the borough of Uerdingen is situated directly on the Rhine. Because of its economic past, Krefeld is often referred to as the "Velvet and Silk City".
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Oct 14, 2024 23:42:14 GMT
Switzerland, Scott number 175 (granite paper), canceled on October 14th, 1924 in Gams, Switzerland. Gams is a municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of Werdenberg in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Gams. Municipality. Gams village center.
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Oct 14, 2024 23:47:57 GMT
Switzerland, Scott number 140 (granite paper) from the 1907 - 1925 series, canceled October 14th, 1927 in Romont, Switzerland. Romont is a municipality and capital of the district of Glâne in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Oct 14, 2024 23:54:56 GMT
Switzerland, Scott number 168C (granite paper) from the 1914 - 1930 series, cancelled October 14, 1930 in Vinelz, Switzerland. Vinelz is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. The municipality was formerly known by its French name Fenil, however, that name is no longer used.
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Oct 15, 2024 0:03:18 GMT
Switzerland, Scott number 135 (granite paper) from the 1907 - 1925 series, canceled October 14, 1932 in Vevey, Switzerland. Vevey is a town in Switzerland in the canton of Vaud, on the north shore of Lake Leman, near Lausanne. The German name Vivis is no longer commonly used.
Vevey is home to the world headquarters of the international food and beverage company Nestlé, founded here in 1867. Milk chocolate was invented in Vevey by Daniel Peter in 1875, with the aid of Henri Nestlé.
The English actor and comedian Charlie Chaplin resided in Vevey from 1952 until his death in 1977.
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Oct 15, 2024 4:11:29 GMT
Switzerland, Scott number 175 (granite paper), canceled on October 14th, 1924 in OAMS, Switzerland. I haven't been able to find a reference to this location (or abbrev.) so far. Hi Rob, Try GAMS  |
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Oct 15, 2024 4:24:24 GMT
Switzerland, Scott number 175 (granite paper), canceled on October 14th, 1924 in OAMS, Switzerland. I haven't been able to find a reference to this location (or abbrev.) so far. Hi Rob, Try GAMS Thank you Rod (rod222),
Great catch, I corrected my post. Never thought about the smeared G.
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Post by gbcc on Oct 15, 2024 4:33:13 GMT
Postmark/Cover of the day 15 October 1973 21st Anniversary Ford Philatelic Society Romford Geoff (GBCC) www.gbcovercollector.co.uk  |
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Post by rod222 on Oct 15, 2024 5:30:56 GMT
Postmark/Cover of the day 15 October 1973 21st Anniversary Ford Philatelic Society Romford Geoff (GBCC) www.gbcovercollector.co.ukWow! Great cover, gbcc have to get one myself. Owned the 1952 Ford Zephyr 6 Now own 2 x 2003 Ford Falcons, with the Barramundi (Barra) Motors, great cars. |
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Post by franoise on Oct 15, 2024 11:35:52 GMT
I hesitated between this thread and the "joint issues" one.
15 October 1994 FDC with the "homage to Georges Simenon" joint issue. Stamps from Belgium (Michel # 1567,postmark from Liege),France (Mi # 3055,postmark from Paris) and Switzerland (Mi # 1535,postmark from Echandens-Denges)
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Oct 15, 2024 13:16:21 GMT
Switzerland, Scott number 128 (granite paper) from the 1907 - 1925 series, cancelled October 15th, 1908 in Reiden, Switzerland. Reiden is a municipality in the district of Willisau in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.
On January 1, 2006 the former municipalities of Langnau bei Reiden and Richenthal were united in the new municipality of Reiden.
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Oct 15, 2024 13:23:03 GMT
Switzerland, Scott number 144 (granite paper) from the 1907 - 1925 series, cancelled October 15th, 1915 in St. Gallen, Switzerland. St. Gallen is a Swiss city and capital of the canton of St. Gallen. It evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century. Today, it is a large urban agglomeration and represents the center of eastern Switzerland.
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renden
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Post by renden on Oct 15, 2024 16:45:26 GMT
October 15, 1968 Canada FDC - Canadian Vimy Memorial near Arras, France  |
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Mick
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Post by Mick on Oct 15, 2024 18:00:56 GMT
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gbcc
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Post by gbcc on Oct 16, 2024 4:33:07 GMT
Postmark/Cover of the day 16 October 1973 Presentation of the Freedom of Willich to Royal Engineers BFPS 1427 Geoff (GBCC) www.gbcovercollector.co.uk  |
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Post by franoise on Oct 16, 2024 11:42:59 GMT
Estonia,16 October 2000 Registered letter mailed from Tõstamaa to Pärnu Stamps : "coat of arms" definitive (Michel # 266),"Louis Pasteur" (Mi # 259) and "Tallinn Zoo" (Mi # 373)
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Oct 16, 2024 14:49:09 GMT
Switzerland, 1907 - 1925 series, Scott Number 143, cancelled in Geneva on October 16, 1922. Geneva is the second-most populous city in Switzerland (after Zürich) and the most populous of the French-speaking Romandy. Situated in the southwest of the country, where the Rhône exits Lake Geneva, it's the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva.
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REL1948
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Post by REL1948 on Oct 16, 2024 14:55:10 GMT
Switzerland, Scott number 182 (granite paper) from the 1914 - 1930 series, cancelled October 16th, 1930 in St. Gallen, Switzerland. St. Gallen is a Swiss city and capital of the canton of St. Gallen. It evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century. Today, it is a large urban agglomeration and represents the center of eastern Switzerland.
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