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Post by salentin on Aug 29, 2018 2:27:37 GMT
My Scott quite correctly states,that in 1947 the Franc (Frank) (introduced in 1913) was replaced by the Lek. Both,Franc and Lek were made up by 100 Quind(arka) (different spellings exist). Michel also dates the set as 1923.
Sakawaga Bridge on the Tokyo - Nagoya highway; issued May 26th,1969;
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Post by salentin on Sept 28, 2018 18:20:20 GMT
The Eitai Bridge,built in 1698,crossed the Sumidagawa connecting Edo (ancient name of Tokyo) with Fukagawa. Here after a coloured woodcut by Ando Hiroshige. Issued Oct.9th,1972
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Post by hrdoktorx on Sept 28, 2018 20:14:25 GMT
The Danemark Europa 2018 block issue (the theme of which is bridges).  |
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Post by salentin on Sept 29, 2018 17:40:14 GMT
 issued Nov.14th,1973 The "Kanmon Bridge" connects Honshu and Kyushu.
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Post by hrdoktorx on Sept 30, 2018 6:57:23 GMT
The Norway Europa 2018 issue  |
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Post by salentin on Oct 4, 2018 3:13:28 GMT
Sumo-fighters testing the stability of the Ryogoku-Bridge,by Toyokuni Utagawa III. Issued Jan.13th,1979,from a set of 3: Sumo IV
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Post by salentin on Oct 6, 2018 2:28:26 GMT
issued June 7th,1985
Opening of the Oh-Naruta-Bridge,connecting Honshu and Shikoku.
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Post by hrdoktorx on Oct 7, 2018 11:58:09 GMT
More of the Europa 2018 bridges issues, this time the offering from the Faroe Islands, which exists in both water-activated (left) and self-adhesive (right) versions (just to force us collectors to buy it twice!).  |
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Post by hrdoktorx on Oct 8, 2018 20:27:56 GMT
A block for the Blue River Park in New Caledonia (issued in 2011). With a nice wooden bridge in the middle...  |
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Post by salentin on Oct 9, 2018 1:51:06 GMT
The Seto-Ohashi bridge is a complex of various bridges and viaducts connecting Honshu with Shikoku. Opened in 1988 the two story bridges have a motorway deck and a railway deck. The se-tenant stamps were issued April 8th,1988.
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Post by hrdoktorx on Oct 9, 2018 19:29:52 GMT
For their Europa 2018 issue, Greenland went for an ice bridge and as well as a more traditional setting.  |
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Post by stevew on Oct 10, 2018 3:45:16 GMT
Iceland 1992 Bridges   |
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Post by hrdoktorx on Oct 10, 2018 19:42:46 GMT
A series of Parcel Post stamps from France. Showing three variants. Top line are the stamps with the value missing (YT #CP179A-181A), middle line with the value printed in thin numbers (YT #CP179-181, from 1941 and 20 Fr issue from 1944 [#CP211]), and bottom line with a 3 Francs surcharge overprinted (YT #CP196-198, 1942) to the benefit of rail workers.  |
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Post by hrdoktorx on Oct 11, 2018 21:49:00 GMT
Inauguration of the Abidjan bridge, issued in 1958 by French West Africa (YT#65).  |
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Post by salentin on Oct 15, 2018 1:40:20 GMT
200 D.,issued Jan 21st,1962 Wardar Bridge,Skopje 500 D.,issued Oct.23rd,1961 Three Bridges,Ljubljana
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Post by Londonbus1 on Oct 15, 2018 9:19:50 GMT
The Brooklyn Bridge on a Stamp of Germany commemorating the builder, German-born John (Johann) Roebling.  |
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Post by stevew on Oct 15, 2018 14:48:37 GMT
Bridges, and lots of them, from Switzerland, Scott#329 (1949), postmarked 1960 Yverdon, which I'm assuming is the town of Yverdon-les-Bain.  |
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Post by hrdoktorx on Oct 15, 2018 15:31:17 GMT
Bridges, and lots of them, from Switzerland, Scott#329 (1949), postmarked 1960 Yverdon, which I'm assuming is the town of Yverdon-les-Bain. And in two days can fit in the Postmark Calendar ! |
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Post by brightonpete on Oct 15, 2018 17:52:18 GMT
Bridges, and lots of them, from Switzerland, Scott#329 (1949), postmarked 1960 Yverdon, which I'm assuming is the town of Yverdon-les-Bain. And in two days can fit in the Postmark Calendar ! Jul 27 is in 2 days? Where did the time go? |
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Post by hrdoktorx on Oct 15, 2018 18:32:36 GMT
Jul 27 is in 2 days? Where did the time go? Oopsie, I read 17-10 on the top line, while it's probably 17:18 the hour of the cancellation. Sign I needed to stop working then! |
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Post by hrdoktorx on Oct 15, 2018 19:22:42 GMT
The Swedish Europa 2018 issue (very reminiscent of the Danish one), featuring the Oresund Bridge, which links Sweden and Denmark. The bridge has two levels, with the lower level for train traffic.  |
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Post by salentin on Oct 17, 2018 1:37:27 GMT
issued Jan.7th,1988; from a set of 3 "irrigation projects";
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Post by hrdoktorx on Oct 17, 2018 20:11:38 GMT
A classic of French philately, the 1947 UPU 12th Congress (held in Paris) air mail issue, showing some of the iconic Parisian bridges over the Seine:  And reprinted as a "Philatelic Treasure" sheet, in 2015:  |
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Post by salentin on Oct 18, 2018 1:23:18 GMT
issued 1989; "National Development"
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Post by Londonbus1 on Oct 18, 2018 19:55:46 GMT
This very attractive sheet from Great Britain shows us the amazing engineering of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. SG#MS2613 Most importantly, for this topic, three Bridges are featured including the very beautiful Clifton Suspension Bridge over the Avon Gorge in Somerset.  |
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Post by hrdoktorx on Oct 19, 2018 21:46:27 GMT
The Malta Europa 2018 issue, (almost) fresh off the presses.  |
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Post by salentin on Oct 20, 2018 1:26:49 GMT
definitive,issued Sept.30th 1997; from a set of 7;
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Post by hrdoktorx on Oct 30, 2018 20:55:51 GMT
Recent booklet from France, comprising of 12 self-adhesive stamps showing iconic bridges:  |
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Post by hrdoktorx on Nov 10, 2018 12:41:30 GMT
The Monaco Europa 2018 "Bridges" themed issue:  |
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Post by hrdoktorx on Nov 10, 2018 17:54:47 GMT
The Aland Europa 2018 issue:  |
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