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UK Postage rates over the years - I have updated the charts I last published in 2017 as we approach the latest increase in UK postage rates. 1st Class rates will start at 76p and 2nd C...
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Å ilutÄ— 1942 - Postmark of Heydekrug March 1942 Sender's address: Kolleschen bei Jonaten Kreis Heydekrug (Ostpr.) It has been long since I have posted something here the ...
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I Focus... On the 1d Yellow Ochre (Part 3) - It began life as an experiment in a new type of stamp vending machine. The five stamp multi-value horizontal coil strip was issued in these new vending mac...
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Party Political Conferences showcase Post and Go capability - Autumn is the start of the political party Conference season in the UK and as in previous years Royal Mail are keen to showcase their brand heritage ...
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Poppy Post and Go Stamp Inspires BFPO Northolt Official First Day - The Poppy design from the Symbolic Flowers Post and Go stamp set was re-introduced for use on the 24th October and will be on issue until 13th November 201...
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New Directions - It is summertime, here in the US Pacific Northwest. Historically, I never did much with my stamp collections during the summertime-- I expect this holds tr...
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