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 Jul 30, 2018 20:40:17 GMT
Spitsbergen is one of a group of Islands North of Norway. Local stamps were in use from late 1890's until 1912. They were printed by a Shipping Company that used the Island as a trade stop. (Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab). The Stamp (below) was issued in 1909 and one of a set of 3.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2018 23:30:50 GMT
Spitsbergen is one of a group of Islands North of Norway. Local stamps were in use from late 1890's until 1912. They were printed by a Shipping Company that used the Island as a trade stop. (Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab). The Stamp (below) was issued in 1909 and one of a set of 3. The Scandinavian countries were definitely a place for locals and most appear reasonably affordable but not easy to find. Norway had at least 22 locations. Yes there were 3 in the first set.
It was apparently printed in 2 series with new designs, so I think the one posted by LB1 is from the 1st set.of 3
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Londonbus1
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Cinderella Stamp Club Member 3059
Posts: 4,864
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 Jul 31, 2018 6:59:37 GMT
Spitsbergen is one of a group of Islands North of Norway. Local stamps were in use from late 1890's until 1912. They were printed by a Shipping Company that used the Island as a trade stop. (Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab). The Stamp (below) was issued in 1909 and one of a set of 3. The Scandinavian countries were definitely a place for locals and most appear reasonably affordable but not easy to find. Norway had at least 22 locations. Yes there were 3 in the first set.
It was apparently printed in 2 series with new designs, so I think the one posted by LB1 is from the 1st set.of 3
There is an earlier series of slightly different designs, including larger stamps, but they were inscribed 'Spidsbergen' ! A nice little collecting area. |
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