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Brno, Czech Republic. 20th Aug, 2013. Penny Black stamps, world's first adhesive postage stamps is seen at the pre-auction exhibition in Brno. 20th Aug, 2013. Block of Penny Black stamps, world's first adhesive postage stamps is seen at the pre-auction exhibition in Brno, Czech Republic, August 20, 2013. Rare stamps will be auctioned by Burda Auction company at the weekend in Prague, the starting price is 1.9 million. © Vaclav Salek/CTK Photo/Alamy Live News Credit: CTK/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMDCKMAN–Brno, Czech Republic. 20th Aug, 2013. Penny Black stamps, world's first adhesive postage stamps is seen at the pre-auction exhibition in Brno. 20th Aug, 2013. Block of Penny Black stamps, world's first adhesive postage stamps is seen at the pre-auction exhibition in Brno, Czech Republic, August 20, 2013. Rare stamps will be auctioned by Burda Auction company at the weekend in Prague, the starting price is 1.9 million. © Vaclav Salek/CTK Photo/Alamy Live News Credit: CTK/Alamy Live News

Feb. 02, 1964 - 100,00 Stamps Raid in the Strand: Rare stamps worth up to 100,000 were stolen by a gang who broke into the office of a leading Strand stamp dealer in London last night. The raiders cut open two safes containing hundreds of rare and historic stamp. Some of them unique, including a sheet of 120 New Zealand 1/9d railway stamps issued last year with their value and red colouring omitted, valued at about 10,200. Photo shows Mr Stock Photo

RME0WR0C–Feb. 02, 1964 - 100,00 Stamps Raid in the Strand: Rare stamps worth up to 100,000 were stolen by a gang who broke into the office of a leading Strand stamp dealer in London last night. The raiders cut open two safes containing hundreds of rare and historic stamp. Some of them unique, including a sheet of 120 New Zealand 1/9d railway stamps issued last year with their value and red colouring omitted, valued at about 10,200. Photo shows Mr

Collection of Old Used Postage Stamps Stock Photo

RFATG2A1–Collection of Old Used Postage Stamps

John Marriott stamp collector at his home with a group of 4 rare stamps 1990s Precious so holding gently with a pair of tweezers UK HOMER SYKES Stock Photo

RMAFTR17–John Marriott stamp collector at his home with a group of 4 rare stamps 1990s Precious so holding gently with a pair of tweezers UK HOMER SYKES

Used Australia 5c blue Stamp with Queen Elizabeth II Stock Photo

RMPF577W–Used Australia 5c blue Stamp with Queen Elizabeth II

WASHINGTON, DC — The Gems of American Philately Exhibit at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington DC highlights some of the most iconic and rare stamps in U.S. history. The exhibit features stamps like the Inverted Jenny, the 1-cent Z Grill, and other philatelic treasures that showcase the rich history and cultural significance of American philately. This exhibit is a must-visit for stamp enthusiasts and history buffs alike, offering a unique glimpse into the evolution of postage stamps in the United States. Stock Photo

RM2XPKG4D–WASHINGTON, DC — The Gems of American Philately Exhibit at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington DC highlights some of the most iconic and rare stamps in U.S. history. The exhibit features stamps like the Inverted Jenny, the 1-cent Z Grill, and other philatelic treasures that showcase the rich history and cultural significance of American philately. This exhibit is a must-visit for stamp enthusiasts and history buffs alike, offering a unique glimpse into the evolution of postage stamps in the United States.

Deen dayal upadhyaya, postage stamps, india Stock Photo

RMJ0ETWA–Deen dayal upadhyaya, postage stamps, india

Rare collection of mint condition Penny Blacks dated 1841. The British Stamps were expected to fetch up to £2 Million at auction in New York. Stock Photo

RMD216J2–Rare collection of mint condition Penny Blacks dated 1841. The British Stamps were expected to fetch up to £2 Million at auction in New York.

Penny Black stamps. Penny Black was the world's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system Stock Photo

RM2J4H14K–Penny Black stamps. Penny Black was the world's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system

The World's Most Valuable Stamp, British Guiana 1856 1 cent - Twinings Tea Trade Card Issued in 1960 Stock Photo

RMHH20JK–The World's Most Valuable Stamp, British Guiana 1856 1 cent - Twinings Tea Trade Card Issued in 1960

Auction of rare stamps Date: June 29, 1960 Keywords: Stamps, Auctions Stock Photo

RM2APXTBH–Auction of rare stamps Date: June 29, 1960 Keywords: Stamps, Auctions

Rare stamps shown in the Museum für Kommunikation in Berlin, such as Mauritius 'Post Office' stamps and Hawaiian Missionaries. Stock Photo

RFM57NNE–Rare stamps shown in the Museum für Kommunikation in Berlin, such as Mauritius 'Post Office' stamps and Hawaiian Missionaries.

The picture shows a magnifying glass, a portrait of Simon Wiesenthal and stamps showing a portrait of Adolf Hitler at the showroom of auction house Koehler in Wiesbaden, Germany, Wednesday, 27 September 2006. The auction house will sell the collection of last year deceased Austrian Holocaust survivor and Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal. The collections consists mainly of rare stamps f Stock Photo

RMD3P7TK–The picture shows a magnifying glass, a portrait of Simon Wiesenthal and stamps showing a portrait of Adolf Hitler at the showroom of auction house Koehler in Wiesbaden, Germany, Wednesday, 27 September 2006. The auction house will sell the collection of last year deceased Austrian Holocaust survivor and Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal. The collections consists mainly of rare stamps f

Wiesbaden, Germany. 31st Mar, 2021. A block of four of a 1 Schilling coat of arms issue in blue from 1850 on a small envelope will be shown at the Heinrich Köhler auction house. The so-called 'rebel stamps' from Schleswig-Holstein are among the rare stamps from 1850/51 that will be auctioned in Wiesbaden on 24 April. The starting bid for the 'rebel stamps' is 40,000 euros. Due to their special history, the pieces were among the most exclusive classic German stamp issues of the 19th century. Credit: Arne Dedert/dpa/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2F6N3FG–Wiesbaden, Germany. 31st Mar, 2021. A block of four of a 1 Schilling coat of arms issue in blue from 1850 on a small envelope will be shown at the Heinrich Köhler auction house. The so-called 'rebel stamps' from Schleswig-Holstein are among the rare stamps from 1850/51 that will be auctioned in Wiesbaden on 24 April. The starting bid for the 'rebel stamps' is 40,000 euros. Due to their special history, the pieces were among the most exclusive classic German stamp issues of the 19th century. Credit: Arne Dedert/dpa/Alamy Live News

Eight stamps from an SS duty station Included are 'SS-Sturmbann III', 'SS-Sturm 11/5', 'SS-Hauptsturmführer', 'SS-Sturm 10/5.SS-Stand.', 'SS Sturm 275', 'SS-Sturmbannführer', 'Der Führer des SS-Sturm 2/5 m.d.F.b.' and 'Der Führer des SS-Sturm 3/5'. Doubtlessly original pieces, the lower part of each with its designation imprinted in black. Very rare. historic, historical, 20th century, 1930s, 1940s, Waffen-SS, armed division of the SS, armed service, armed services, NS, National Socialism, Nazism, Third Reich, German Reich, Germany, military, militaria, utensil, piece of eq, Editorial-Use-Only Stock Photo

RMTAP5M5–Eight stamps from an SS duty station Included are 'SS-Sturmbann III', 'SS-Sturm 11/5', 'SS-Hauptsturmführer', 'SS-Sturm 10/5.SS-Stand.', 'SS Sturm 275', 'SS-Sturmbannführer', 'Der Führer des SS-Sturm 2/5 m.d.F.b.' and 'Der Führer des SS-Sturm 3/5'. Doubtlessly original pieces, the lower part of each with its designation imprinted in black. Very rare. historic, historical, 20th century, 1930s, 1940s, Waffen-SS, armed division of the SS, armed service, armed services, NS, National Socialism, Nazism, Third Reich, German Reich, Germany, military, militaria, utensil, piece of eq, Editorial-Use-Only

Bildnummer: 59849340 Datum: 15.06.2013 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (130615) -- WEIFANG, June 15, 2013 (Xinhua) -- The rare set of China s Golden Monkey stamps to celebrate the 1980 Year of the Monkey is displayed at an exhibition showcasing rare stamps in Weifang, east China s Shandong Province, June 15, 2013. The stamp exhibition kicked off here Saturday, displaying some 1,000 rare stamps. (Xinhua/Sun Shubao) (hdt) CHINA-WEIFANG-RARE STAMP EXHIBITION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Gesellschaft x2x xkg 2013 quer o0 detail Lupe Briefmarke Ausstellung Briefmarkenausstellung Postwertzeichen kurios Pi Stock Photo

RM2RM2JEN–Bildnummer: 59849340 Datum: 15.06.2013 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (130615) -- WEIFANG, June 15, 2013 (Xinhua) -- The rare set of China s Golden Monkey stamps to celebrate the 1980 Year of the Monkey is displayed at an exhibition showcasing rare stamps in Weifang, east China s Shandong Province, June 15, 2013. The stamp exhibition kicked off here Saturday, displaying some 1,000 rare stamps. (Xinhua/Sun Shubao) (hdt) CHINA-WEIFANG-RARE STAMP EXHIBITION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Gesellschaft x2x xkg 2013 quer o0 detail Lupe Briefmarke Ausstellung Briefmarkenausstellung Postwertzeichen kurios Pi

Auction of rare stamps, June 29, 1960, POSTAGE STAMPS, auctions, The Netherlands, 20th century press agency photo, news to remember, documentary, historic photography 1945-1990, visual stories, human history of the Twentieth Century, capturing moments in time Stock Photo

RM2FXG4TY–Auction of rare stamps, June 29, 1960, POSTAGE STAMPS, auctions, The Netherlands, 20th century press agency photo, news to remember, documentary, historic photography 1945-1990, visual stories, human history of the Twentieth Century, capturing moments in time

Unused block of Six 'Two Penny Blue' postage stamps of Queen Victoria issued March 13, 1841 After a design by William Wyon Stock Photo

RM2G9J06R–Unused block of Six 'Two Penny Blue' postage stamps of Queen Victoria issued March 13, 1841 After a design by William Wyon

Unused block of six '' postage stamps of Queen Victoria issued February 10, 1841 After a design by William Wyon British Stock Photo

RM2G8KN2Y–Unused block of six '' postage stamps of Queen Victoria issued February 10, 1841 After a design by William Wyon British

RMDCKMAJ–Brno, Czech Republic. 20th Aug, 2013. Penny Black stamps, world's first adhesive postage stamps is seen at the pre-auction exhibition in Brno. 20th Aug, 2013. Block of Penny Black stamps, world's first adhesive postage stamps is seen at the pre-auction exhibition in Brno, Czech Republic, August 20, 2013. Rare stamps will be auctioned by Burda Auction company at the weekend in Prague, the starting price is 1.9 million. © Vaclav Salek/CTK Photo/Alamy Live News Credit: CTK/Alamy Live News

Feb. 02, 1967 - 00,000 Stamp Raid In The Strand: Rare stamps worth up to 00,000 were stolen by a gang who broke into the offices of a leading Strand stamp dealer in London last night. The raider out open two safes containing hundreds of rare and historic stamps. Some of them unique, including a sheet of 120 New Zealand 1-9d railway stamps issued last year with their value and red colouring omitted, valued at about 0,200. Photo Shows Mr. Alan Leverton, a director of the stamp company holds a photograph of the sheet of stolen new Zealand stamps in the office of the company this morning. Stock Photo

RME0XJT2–Feb. 02, 1967 - 00,000 Stamp Raid In The Strand: Rare stamps worth up to 00,000 were stolen by a gang who broke into the offices of a leading Strand stamp dealer in London last night. The raider out open two safes containing hundreds of rare and historic stamps. Some of them unique, including a sheet of 120 New Zealand 1-9d railway stamps issued last year with their value and red colouring omitted, valued at about 0,200. Photo Shows Mr. Alan Leverton, a director of the stamp company holds a photograph of the sheet of stolen new Zealand stamps in the office of the company this morning.

One side of the line-drawn card shows a Boer soldier, with the Long Tom cannon, looking down from Bulwana Hill at a British soldier and sailor returning fire. On the other side is a simple map of the battlefleld. A printed message on the card says 'Stamps unavailable during the Siege'. Stock Photo

RM2RGCD54–One side of the line-drawn card shows a Boer soldier, with the Long Tom cannon, looking down from Bulwana Hill at a British soldier and sailor returning fire. On the other side is a simple map of the battlefleld. A printed message on the card says 'Stamps unavailable during the Siege'.

RMAFXG73–John Marriott stamp collector at his home with a group of 4 rare stamps 1990s Precious so holding gently with a pair of tweezers UK HOMER SYKES

Used franked blue British UK stamp - 9p - Queen Elizabeth II Stock Photo

RMPF56YX–Used franked blue British UK stamp - 9p - Queen Elizabeth II

WASHINGTON, DC — The Inverted Jenny is one of the world's most famous postage stamps, showcased at the Gems of American Philately Exhibit at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, DC. This rare stamp, first issued in 1918, features an inverted image of the Curtiss JN-4 airplane and is a highly coveted collector's item due to its printing error. The exhibit explores the history and significance of the Inverted Jenny and its place in American philatelic history. Stock Photo

RM2XPKG4C–WASHINGTON, DC — The Inverted Jenny is one of the world's most famous postage stamps, showcased at the Gems of American Philately Exhibit at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, DC. This rare stamp, first issued in 1918, features an inverted image of the Curtiss JN-4 airplane and is a highly coveted collector's item due to its printing error. The exhibit explores the history and significance of the Inverted Jenny and its place in American philatelic history.

International year of child, postage stamps, india, asia Stock Photo

RMJ0ETP0–International year of child, postage stamps, india, asia

Lundy Post The only Lundy Island Post box, Outside the Marisco Tavern on Lundy Island Stock Photo

RFEN581E–Lundy Post The only Lundy Island Post box, Outside the Marisco Tavern on Lundy Island

RM2J4H15D–Penny Black stamps. Penny Black was the world's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system

3 Lire Tuscany Stamp - Twinings Tea Trade Card Issued in 1960 Stock Photo

RMHH20PN–3 Lire Tuscany Stamp - Twinings Tea Trade Card Issued in 1960

Photographer Graeme Montgomery displays an image of the British Museum's Easter Island Statue (the actual statue stands to Graeme's right) inside the British Museum in central London as photographed from the museum's collection of rare art and antiquities outside the museum. The image is to be used as one of six British Museum stamps which showcase six British Museum artefacts from five continents to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the museum. The stamps will be available from 17,500 post offices from October 7. Stock Photo

RMG6H385–Photographer Graeme Montgomery displays an image of the British Museum's Easter Island Statue (the actual statue stands to Graeme's right) inside the British Museum in central London as photographed from the museum's collection of rare art and antiquities outside the museum. The image is to be used as one of six British Museum stamps which showcase six British Museum artefacts from five continents to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the museum. The stamps will be available from 17,500 post offices from October 7.

Collecting items isolated cartoon vector illustration set. Boy collecting rare stamps, man with coints collection holder album, trading sport cards collector, classic hobby vector cartoon. Stock Vector

RF2N1TD5A–Collecting items isolated cartoon vector illustration set. Boy collecting rare stamps, man with coints collection holder album, trading sport cards collector, classic hobby vector cartoon.

Block of twenty 'Penny Black' stamps, 1840, (1910). Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7DEF5–Block of twenty 'Penny Black' stamps, 1840, (1910). Artist: Unknown

RM2F6N3E8–Wiesbaden, Germany. 31st Mar, 2021. A block of four of a 1 Schilling coat of arms issue in blue from 1850 on a small envelope will be shown at the Heinrich Köhler auction house. The so-called 'rebel stamps' from Schleswig-Holstein are among the rare stamps from 1850/51 that will be auctioned in Wiesbaden on 24 April. The starting bid for the 'rebel stamps' is 40,000 euros. Due to their special history, the pieces were among the most exclusive classic German stamp issues of the 19th century. Credit: Arne Dedert/dpa/Alamy Live News

RMTAP5N5–Eight stamps from an SS duty station Included are 'SS-Sturmbann III', 'SS-Sturm 11/5', 'SS-Hauptsturmführer', 'SS-Sturm 10/5.SS-Stand.', 'SS Sturm 275', 'SS-Sturmbannführer', 'Der Führer des SS-Sturm 2/5 m.d.F.b.' and 'Der Führer des SS-Sturm 3/5'. Doubtlessly original pieces, the lower part of each with its designation imprinted in black. Very rare. historic, historical, 20th century, 1930s, 1940s, Waffen-SS, armed division of the SS, armed service, armed services, NS, National Socialism, Nazism, Third Reich, German Reich, Germany, military, militaria, utensil, piece of eq, Editorial-Use-Only

Bildnummer: 59849341 Datum: 15.06.2013 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (130615) -- WEIFANG, June 15, 2013 (Xinhua) -- The world s first postage stamp, the One Penny Black, is displayed at an exhibition showcasing rare stamps in Weifang, east China s Shandong Province, June 15, 2013. The stamp exhibition kicked off here Saturday, displaying some 1,000 rare stamps. (Xinhua/Sun Shubao) (hdt) CHINA-WEIFANG-RARE STAMP EXHIBITION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Gesellschaft x2x xkg 2013 quer o0 detail Lupe Briefmarke Ausstellung Briefmarkenausstellung Postwertzeichen 59849341 Date 15 06 2013 Copyright Im Stock Photo

RM2RM2JF9–Bildnummer: 59849341 Datum: 15.06.2013 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (130615) -- WEIFANG, June 15, 2013 (Xinhua) -- The world s first postage stamp, the One Penny Black, is displayed at an exhibition showcasing rare stamps in Weifang, east China s Shandong Province, June 15, 2013. The stamp exhibition kicked off here Saturday, displaying some 1,000 rare stamps. (Xinhua/Sun Shubao) (hdt) CHINA-WEIFANG-RARE STAMP EXHIBITION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Gesellschaft x2x xkg 2013 quer o0 detail Lupe Briefmarke Ausstellung Briefmarkenausstellung Postwertzeichen 59849341 Date 15 06 2013 Copyright Im

Art of a man looking at a rare postage stamp (British Guiana 1 cent Magenta, 1856) under a magnifying glass. Investments, collecting, philately Stock Photo

RM2J9N34T–Art of a man looking at a rare postage stamp (British Guiana 1 cent Magenta, 1856) under a magnifying glass. Investments, collecting, philately

Unused block of four 'Two Penny Blue' postage stamps of Queen Victoria issued May 8, 1840 After a design by William Wyon Stock Photo

RM2G9J06G–Unused block of four 'Two Penny Blue' postage stamps of Queen Victoria issued May 8, 1840 After a design by William Wyon

Unused block of twelve 'Penny Red-Brown' postage stamps of Queen Victoria issued February 10, 1841 After a design by William Wyon British Stock Photo

RM2G8KN6J–Unused block of twelve 'Penny Red-Brown' postage stamps of Queen Victoria issued February 10, 1841 After a design by William Wyon British

Brno, Czech Republic. 20th Aug, 2013. Penny Black stamps, world's first adhesive postage stamps in Brno. 20th Aug, 2013. Richard Burda shows a block of Penny Black stamps, world's first adhesive postage stamps in Brno, Czech Republic, August 20, 2013. Rare stamps will be auctioned by Burda Auction company at the weekend in Prague, the starting price is 1.9 million. © Vaclav Salek/CTK Photo/Alamy Live News Credit: CTK/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMDCKMAP–Brno, Czech Republic. 20th Aug, 2013. Penny Black stamps, world's first adhesive postage stamps in Brno. 20th Aug, 2013. Richard Burda shows a block of Penny Black stamps, world's first adhesive postage stamps in Brno, Czech Republic, August 20, 2013. Rare stamps will be auctioned by Burda Auction company at the weekend in Prague, the starting price is 1.9 million. © Vaclav Salek/CTK Photo/Alamy Live News Credit: CTK/Alamy Live News

Jan 1, 1950 - Making the New postage stamps - 24 million of them: A checker uses a magnifying glass to look for rare flaws in the sheets of stamps which are being rushed through for general issue next week. They are printed at a High Wycombe factory. (exact date unknown) Stock Photo

RME0KT8X–Jan 1, 1950 - Making the New postage stamps - 24 million of them: A checker uses a magnifying glass to look for rare flaws in the sheets of stamps which are being rushed through for general issue next week. They are printed at a High Wycombe factory. (exact date unknown)

Stamps and stamp collectors in Holland Stock Photo

RMC3M6AY–Stamps and stamp collectors in Holland

RMA8FM2C–John Marriott stamp collector at his home with a group of 4 rare stamps 1990s Precious so holding gently with a pair of tweezers UK HOMER SYKES

Old stamps for sale in Cienfuegos Stock Photo

RF2BA71RY–Old stamps for sale in Cienfuegos

WASHINGTON, DC — The World of Stamps Exhibit at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington DC showcases an extensive collection of postage stamps from around the world. This exhibit provides an in-depth look into the history and art of philately, featuring rare and famous stamps, unique stamp designs, and postal artifacts that highlight the cultural and historical significance of stamps. Visitors can explore the evolution of stamp collecting and its impact on global communication and commerce. Stock Photo

RM2XPKG2X–WASHINGTON, DC — The World of Stamps Exhibit at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington DC showcases an extensive collection of postage stamps from around the world. This exhibit provides an in-depth look into the history and art of philately, featuring rare and famous stamps, unique stamp designs, and postal artifacts that highlight the cultural and historical significance of stamps. Visitors can explore the evolution of stamp collecting and its impact on global communication and commerce.

Sri harmandir sahib, amritsar, postage stamps, india, asia Stock Photo

RMJ0ETTJ–Sri harmandir sahib, amritsar, postage stamps, india, asia

World Stamp Show-NY 2016 display of a rare Columbian sheet of stamps. Stock Photo

RFGXAD1P–World Stamp Show-NY 2016 display of a rare Columbian sheet of stamps.

Ernest Dudley Chase - The Pictorial Map - A World of Stamps - c1947 Stock Photo

RF2J6TKMX–Ernest Dudley Chase - The Pictorial Map - A World of Stamps - c1947

The Tretio Error Stamp, Sweden 1879 20 ore error - Twinings Tea Trade Card Issued in 1960 Stock Photo

RMHH20NT–The Tretio Error Stamp, Sweden 1879 20 ore error - Twinings Tea Trade Card Issued in 1960

Penny Black maces rare comeback to mark 250th anniversary of the R.S.A.. The worlds first postage stamp will be shown on a first class stamp, one of the six new stamps issued to mark 250 yrs of the RSA's unrivalled contribution to innovation and creativity.pic David Sandison 9/8/2004 Stock Photo

RM2F82H1K–Penny Black maces rare comeback to mark 250th anniversary of the R.S.A.. The worlds first postage stamp will be shown on a first class stamp, one of the six new stamps issued to mark 250 yrs of the RSA's unrivalled contribution to innovation and creativity.pic David Sandison 9/8/2004

A collection of old expensive rare stamps connected to sports and olympic games from different countries on blue background. Top view. Copy space Stock Photo

RF2BK4X38–A collection of old expensive rare stamps connected to sports and olympic games from different countries on blue background. Top view. Copy space

A Letter Stamped With Hutt River Province Stamps Stock Photo

RMAH168H–A Letter Stamped With Hutt River Province Stamps

RM2F6N3E1–Wiesbaden, Germany. 31st Mar, 2021. A block of four of a 1 Schilling coat of arms issue in blue from 1850 on a small envelope will be shown at the Heinrich Köhler auction house. The so-called 'rebel stamps' from Schleswig-Holstein are among the rare stamps from 1850/51 that will be auctioned in Wiesbaden on 24 April. The starting bid for the 'rebel stamps' is 40,000 euros. Due to their special history, the pieces were among the most exclusive classic German stamp issues of the 19th century. Credit: Arne Dedert/dpa/Alamy Live News

RMTABCND–Eight stamps from an SS duty station Included are 'SS-Sturmbann III', 'SS-Sturm 11/5', 'SS-Hauptsturmführer', 'SS-Sturm 10/5.SS-Stand.', 'SS Sturm 275', 'SS-Sturmbannführer', 'Der Führer des SS-Sturm 2/5 m.d.F.b.' and 'Der Führer des SS-Sturm 3/5'. Doubtlessly original pieces, the lower part of each with its designation imprinted in black. Very rare. historic, historical, 20th century, 1930s, 1940s, Waffen-SS, armed division of the SS, armed service, armed services, NS, National Socialism, Nazism, Third Reich, German Reich, Germany, military, militaria, utensil, piece of eq, Editorial-Use-Only

Bildnummer: 59849339 Datum: 15.06.2013 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (130615) -- WEIFANG, June 15, 2013 (Xinhua) -- A Dragon stamp, issued in late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) of ancient China, is displayed at an exhibition showcasing rare stamps in Weifang, east China s Shandong Province, June 15, 2013. The stamp exhibition kicked off here Saturday, displaying some 1,000 rare stamps. (Xinhua/Sun Shubao) (hdt) CHINA-WEIFANG-RARE STAMP EXHIBITION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Gesellschaft x2x xkg 2013 quer o0 detail Lupe Briefmarke Ausstellung Briefmarkenausstellung Postwertzeichen kurios Pinguin 598 Stock Photo

RM2RM2JD0–Bildnummer: 59849339 Datum: 15.06.2013 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (130615) -- WEIFANG, June 15, 2013 (Xinhua) -- A Dragon stamp, issued in late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) of ancient China, is displayed at an exhibition showcasing rare stamps in Weifang, east China s Shandong Province, June 15, 2013. The stamp exhibition kicked off here Saturday, displaying some 1,000 rare stamps. (Xinhua/Sun Shubao) (hdt) CHINA-WEIFANG-RARE STAMP EXHIBITION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Gesellschaft x2x xkg 2013 quer o0 detail Lupe Briefmarke Ausstellung Briefmarkenausstellung Postwertzeichen kurios Pinguin 598

Stanley Gibbons shop in the Strand for stamp collectors Stock Photo

RMJ5F24H–Stanley Gibbons shop in the Strand for stamp collectors

RMD8EW20–Antique Stamps

Unused block of forty-two 'Penny Red-Brown' postage stamps of Queen Victoria issued February 10, 1841 After a design by William Wyon British Stock Photo

RM2G8KMXN–Unused block of forty-two 'Penny Red-Brown' postage stamps of Queen Victoria issued February 10, 1841 After a design by William Wyon British

RMDCKMAR–Brno, Czech Republic. 20th Aug, 2013. Penny Black stamps, world's first adhesive postage stamps is seen at the pre-auction exhibition in Brno. 20th Aug, 2013. Block of Penny Black stamps, world's first adhesive postage stamps is seen at the pre-auction exhibition in Brno, Czech Republic, August 20, 2013. Rare stamps will be auctioned by Burda Auction company at the weekend in Prague, the starting price is 1.9 million. © Vaclav Salek/CTK Photo/Alamy Live News Credit: CTK/Alamy Live News

A collection of old stamps from Canada Philately is the study of postage stamps and postal history. Stock Photo

RM2G9J06C–A collection of old stamps from Canada Philately is the study of postage stamps and postal history.

RMC3M6CG–Stamps and stamp collectors in Holland

FINLAND - 1875: An 5 penni orange postage stamp depicting Coat of Arms and Post Horns in oval frame Stock Photo

RF2K82GGG–FINLAND - 1875: An 5 penni orange postage stamp depicting Coat of Arms and Post Horns in oval frame

Ella Robinson, 11, from Woodford with sheep at Hackney City Farm in East London. Stock Photo

RMG7N4YC–Ella Robinson, 11, from Woodford with sheep at Hackney City Farm in East London.

RM2XPKG2W–WASHINGTON, DC — The World of Stamps Exhibit at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington DC showcases an extensive collection of postage stamps from around the world. This exhibit provides an in-depth look into the history and art of philately, featuring rare and famous stamps, unique stamp designs, and postal artifacts that highlight the cultural and historical significance of stamps. Visitors can explore the evolution of stamp collecting and its impact on global communication and commerce.

International chamber of commerce first day cover, postage stamps, india, asia Stock Photo

RMJ0EW0M–International chamber of commerce first day cover, postage stamps, india, asia

Selection of late 1960's Stanley Gibbons 'Collect British Stamps' catalogues Stock Photo

RMEDXNB3–Selection of late 1960's Stanley Gibbons 'Collect British Stamps' catalogues

1923 German letter with 10,000,000,000 marks of “hyper-inflation” stamps - Germany. Stock Photo

RMEGC48K–1923 German letter with 10,000,000,000 marks of “hyper-inflation” stamps - Germany.

The 10s I.R. Official Great Britain 1902-04 - Twinings Tea Trade Card Issued in 1960 Stock Photo

RMHH20MR–The 10s I.R. Official Great Britain 1902-04 - Twinings Tea Trade Card Issued in 1960

RM2F82D8B–Penny Black maces rare comeback to mark 250th anniversary of the R.S.A.. The worlds first postage stamp will be shown on a first class stamp, one of the six new stamps issued to mark 250 yrs of the RSA's unrivalled contribution to innovation and creativity.pic David Sandison 9/8/2004

Block of four American vintage postage stamps with Statue of Liberty illustration Stock Photo

RMCCE2NY–Block of four American vintage postage stamps with Statue of Liberty illustration

full set of postage stamps depicting the visit of President Gronchi in South America in april 1961 Stock Photo

RFHAF0WX–full set of postage stamps depicting the visit of President Gronchi in South America in april 1961

RM2F6N3ET–Wiesbaden, Germany. 31st Mar, 2021. A block of four of a 1 Schilling coat of arms issue in blue from 1850 on a small envelope will be shown at the Heinrich Köhler auction house. The so-called 'rebel stamps' from Schleswig-Holstein are among the rare stamps from 1850/51 that will be auctioned in Wiesbaden on 24 April. The starting bid for the 'rebel stamps' is 40,000 euros. Due to their special history, the pieces were among the most exclusive classic German stamp issues of the 19th century. Credit: Arne Dedert/dpa/Alamy Live News

A rare sabre for enlisted men of the horse grenadiers,of the Old Guard.Slightly curved blade à la Montmorency,heavily sharpened right up to the point,and with an old repaired break.The maker's mark,'M:fture Imple.Du Klingenthal Coulaux frères' inscribed on the back of the blade,acceptance marks star/'M' and a 'B' on the obverse side.Openwork brass knuckle-bow hilt,with a flaming grenade on the knuckle-guard.Wire wound,leather grip.All parts have several stamps.Guard plate inscribed 'Versailles' on the bottom.Scabbard with a long brass locket and ,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMD0173H–A rare sabre for enlisted men of the horse grenadiers,of the Old Guard.Slightly curved blade à la Montmorency,heavily sharpened right up to the point,and with an old repaired break.The maker's mark,'M:fture Imple.Du Klingenthal Coulaux frères' inscribed on the back of the blade,acceptance marks star/'M' and a 'B' on the obverse side.Openwork brass knuckle-bow hilt,with a flaming grenade on the knuckle-guard.Wire wound,leather grip.All parts have several stamps.Guard plate inscribed 'Versailles' on the bottom.Scabbard with a long brass locket and ,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Bildnummer: 59849342 Datum: 15.06.2013 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (130615) -- WEIFANG, June 15, 2013 (Xinhua) -- A visitor views stamps at an exhibition showcasing rare stamps in Weifang, east China s Shandong Province, June 15, 2013. The stamp exhibition kicked off here Saturday, displaying some 1,000 rare stamps. (Xinhua/Sun Shubao) (hdt) CHINA-WEIFANG-RARE STAMP EXHIBITION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Gesellschaft x2x xkg 2013 quer o0 Briefmarke Ausstellung Briefmarkenausstellung Postwertzeichen 59849342 Date 15 06 2013 Copyright Imago XINHUA Weifang June 15 2013 XINHUA a Visitor Views Stock Photo

RM2RM2JDE–Bildnummer: 59849342 Datum: 15.06.2013 Copyright: imago/Xinhua (130615) -- WEIFANG, June 15, 2013 (Xinhua) -- A visitor views stamps at an exhibition showcasing rare stamps in Weifang, east China s Shandong Province, June 15, 2013. The stamp exhibition kicked off here Saturday, displaying some 1,000 rare stamps. (Xinhua/Sun Shubao) (hdt) CHINA-WEIFANG-RARE STAMP EXHIBITION (CN) PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Gesellschaft x2x xkg 2013 quer o0 Briefmarke Ausstellung Briefmarkenausstellung Postwertzeichen 59849342 Date 15 06 2013 Copyright Imago XINHUA Weifang June 15 2013 XINHUA a Visitor Views

The exterior of Stanley Gibbons, The Strand, London, WC2, UK Stock Photo

RMRBTHE1–The exterior of Stanley Gibbons, The Strand, London, WC2, UK

postage stamp show vintage rare plane Stock Photo

RFCXF39W–postage stamp show vintage rare plane

Unused block of Six '' postage stamps of Queen Victoria issued May 8, 1840 After a design by William Wyon Stock Photo

RM2G8M176–Unused block of Six '' postage stamps of Queen Victoria issued May 8, 1840 After a design by William Wyon

Commemorative stamps PPG1922 Stock Photo

RMGJF50E–Commemorative stamps PPG1922

A collection of old stamps from different parts of the British Empire Philately is the study of postage stamps and postal history. Stock Photo

RM2G9J010–A collection of old stamps from different parts of the British Empire Philately is the study of postage stamps and postal history.

RMC3M6DE–Stamps and stamp collectors in Holland

FINLAND - 1891: An 25 penni ultramarine postage stamp depicting Coat of Arms and Post Horns in oval frame Stock Photo

RF2K82MPT–FINLAND - 1891: An 25 penni ultramarine postage stamp depicting Coat of Arms and Post Horns in oval frame

Noah Robinson, 8, from Woodford with two piglets at Hackney City Farm. Stock Photo

RMG7N4Y9–Noah Robinson, 8, from Woodford with two piglets at Hackney City Farm.

WASHINGTON, DC — The William H. Gross Stamp Gallery, located at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, DC, is the largest gallery dedicated to philately in the world. This gallery showcases a vast and diverse collection of stamps and postal artifacts, featuring rare and famous stamps from the United States and around the globe. Visitors can explore the history and art of stamp collecting through interactive displays, educational exhibits, and philatelic treasures that highlight the cultural significance of stamps in global communication and history. Stock Photo

RM2XPKG4E–WASHINGTON, DC — The William H. Gross Stamp Gallery, located at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, DC, is the largest gallery dedicated to philately in the world. This gallery showcases a vast and diverse collection of stamps and postal artifacts, featuring rare and famous stamps from the United States and around the globe. Visitors can explore the history and art of stamp collecting through interactive displays, educational exhibits, and philatelic treasures that highlight the cultural significance of stamps in global communication and history.

Nicholas roerich naggar, himachal pradesh, postage stamps, india, asia Stock Photo

RMJ0ETXT–Nicholas roerich naggar, himachal pradesh, postage stamps, india, asia

1950 Chinese (People's Republic of China) postage stamp featuring Mao Zedong and Joseph Stalin Stock Photo

RMEDXNB6–1950 Chinese (People's Republic of China) postage stamp featuring Mao Zedong and Joseph Stalin

RMEGC48E–1923 German letter with 10,000,000,000 marks of “hyper-inflation” stamps - Germany.

Bermuda Postmaster 1848 1d - Twinings Tea Trade Card Issued in 1960 Stock Photo

RMHH20KG–Bermuda Postmaster 1848 1d - Twinings Tea Trade Card Issued in 1960

RM2EWWE3K–Penny Black maces rare comeback to mark 250th anniversary of the R.S.A.. The worlds first postage stamp will be shown on a first class stamp, one of the six new stamps issued to mark 250 yrs of the RSA's unrivalled contribution to innovation and creativity.pic David Sandison 9/8/2004

RFBGYHR8–Antique stamps

Collection of Russian post stamps Stock Photo

RMS1N593–Collection of Russian post stamps

RM2F6N3DD–Wiesbaden, Germany. 31st Mar, 2021. A block of four of a 1 Schilling coat of arms issue in blue from 1850 on a small envelope will be shown at the Heinrich Köhler auction house. The so-called 'rebel stamps' from Schleswig-Holstein are among the rare stamps from 1850/51 that will be auctioned in Wiesbaden on 24 April. The starting bid for the 'rebel stamps' is 40,000 euros. Due to their special history, the pieces were among the most exclusive classic German stamp issues of the 19th century. Credit: Arne Dedert/dpa/Alamy Live News

RMD016KM–A rare sabre for enlisted men of the horse grenadiers,of the Old Guard.Slightly curved blade à la Montmorency,heavily sharpened right up to the point,and with an old repaired break.The maker's mark,'M:fture Imple.Du Klingenthal Coulaux frères' inscribed on the back of the blade,acceptance marks star/'M' and a 'B' on the obverse side.Openwork brass knuckle-bow hilt,with a flaming grenade on the knuckle-guard.Wire wound,leather grip.All parts have several stamps.Guard plate inscribed 'Versailles' on the bottom.Scabbard with a long brass locket and ,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Robert Burns GB Stamps 1966 Sheet Stock Photo

RF2DNRHWE–Robert Burns GB Stamps 1966 Sheet

RMRBTHD6–The exterior of Stanley Gibbons, The Strand, London, WC2, UK

postage stamp shows vintage rare plane Stock Photo

RFCXF3E1–postage stamp shows vintage rare plane

Unused 'Two Penny Blue' postage stamps of Queen Victoria issued May 8, 1840 After a design by William Wyon Stock Photo

RM2G8M127–Unused 'Two Penny Blue' postage stamps of Queen Victoria issued May 8, 1840 After a design by William Wyon

Telegraph stamps of Guatemala Stock Photo

RMGJF3XF–Telegraph stamps of Guatemala

A collection of old postage and revenue stamps from India Anchal post was the early postal service started in the kingdom of Travancore and Cochin before Independence of India Philately is the study of postage stamps and postal history. Stock Photo

RM2G9J04A–A collection of old postage and revenue stamps from India Anchal post was the early postal service started in the kingdom of Travancore and Cochin before Independence of India Philately is the study of postage stamps and postal history.

RMC3M6CM–Stamps and stamp collectors in Holland

FINLAND - 1875: An 20 penni ultramarine postage stamp depicting Coat of Arms and Post Horns in oval frame Stock Photo

RF2K82HWW–FINLAND - 1875: An 20 penni ultramarine postage stamp depicting Coat of Arms and Post Horns in oval frame

RMG47CMD–Stamps 2

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Rare stamps Stock Photos and Images

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