Aachen workers' council This was one many left wing workers' and soldiers councils which were set up in Germany to run local affairs following the fall of the German empire in 1918, and was the only council to produce its own distinctive stamps.Many people, both in Germanyand abroad, saw the councils saw the councils as a logicial step towards the triumph of communism in Europe.The communist element in the council was small and elections in December showed that most favoured a moderatly democratic goverment. The workers' and soldiers council remained in control until the establishment of the Weimer Republic.The Aachen council stamps consisted of the 1905 - 1916 definitive German series overprinted with female figure holding a banner in her right hand and letting a sword drop from her left.It is generally accepted that they were never used for postage, although examples of these overprinted stamps are known with postmarks inscribed 'AACHEN ASR' standing for 'Arbeiter und Soldatan - rat', (Workers and soldiers council).For Aachen see also Aachener Bogen. Aachener Bogen This was the first philatelic issue of the Allied occupation of Germany in the closing months of the Second World War. Aacherener Bogen, which means Aachen Sheets, were presentation sheets which bore four denominations of Allied military stamps. These were released via the Post Office in Aachen on the 19 March 1945.The 5, 6, 8 and 12 pfenning values were mounted on sheets with the typewritten inscription 'THE FIRST ALLIED MILITARY STAMPS IN GERMANY - ISSUED BY THE PTT AACHEN'.It is believed that 3,000 sheets were prepared and postmarked on the day of issue.They were not intended for postal use.The first sheet was presented to President Rooseveltof the United States.(Who had been a philatelist all his adult life) Aalborg A Danish seaport which ran its own local postal service from 1884 to 1889.It produced several diffrent issues of stamps, the earliest of which consisted of two values. These were the 3 ore and 5 ore. A 5 ore stamp was issued in November 1885 which showed the civic coat of arms. This was followed in April 1886 by the issue of six stamps, (1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 ore values). These featured the triple towers of Aalborg, a famous landmark of the area, within various decrotive frames.In 1886, to meet the demand for the lower values, provisional surcharged issues were made.In 1887 the colours of the stamps were altered and three additional values were added. (25, 35 and 50 ore). These additional values appeared in new designs incorperating posthorns and the towns coat of arms. In the following years a number of provisional surcharges were issued.From May 1889 the local post was operated by the Dansk Circulaere Ekspedition Company. This company issued four stamps, and later in the same year a 20 ore value was added. Aalesund This is a Norwegian fishing port where H S Oyen organised a local post between 1880 and 1884.For this service a 3 ore stamp was issued printed on various coloured papers.This was issued in December 1880.In December 1884 three new designs were issued. These were in 3, 5 and 7 ore values. Aarhus This is a seaport and Denmarks second city, which operated its own private post and telephone service until some time towards the end of the 19th century.The earliest stamps were issued in 1, 2, 3 and 5 ore values.These were issued in November 1886. The same values were reissued in an altered format in November 1889.During 1890 a ½ and 1½ ore were created by surcharging the existing stamps.A final issue was issued in 1891 consisting of the 2 and 3 ore values only. These were inscribed only BYPOST. Abbot, Clive Clive Abbot was the first stamp designer to have his name appear on a printed postage stamp of Great Britain. His name appears on the two stamps issued to commerate the inauguration of the Post Office Tower in London, which were issued on the 8 October 1965.Since this time the names of many designers have appeared on issued postage stamps. Aberdeen circular delivery company This is a Scottish company formed in 1867 for the cut price transmission of circulars and trade samples in Aberdeen.Two stamp designs were produced, the ¼ penny in orange and the ½ penny in blue.They had as their design the Aberdeen coat of arms on a shaded background. Abnormals This is a term applied to rare stamps produced by Thomas De La Rue & Co. during the first 20 years of their contract to print British Postage Stamps. (1853 to 1873).The printers sent to the board of Inland Revenue, the first six sheets of stamps produced from each new printing plate. The Board kept one sheet as the impprimature, (or official copy), and the remaining five sheets were either destroyed or perforated and put into circulation. Normally the stamps would be the same as the generally issued stamps produced from the same plate. (Same colour, watermark etc.).Sometimes delays occoured between the registration and the general production of the stamps. This would result in the use of paper with a diffrent watermark.Only twelve type of abnormals have been recorded, and there are an additional nine registered sheets which could possibly exist.There can never be more than 1,200 of each abnormal stamp.(240 stamps per sheet with 5 possible sheets) Abu Dhabi This is the largest of the seven Trucial States in the Persian Gulf.Its first Post Office opened in 1963. Abutshi This is a town in the territory of the Royal Niger Company. This was a chartered and limited company with territorial rights.From 1899 to 1900 it used British stamps which were postmarked with a double lined oval datestamp which was inscribed THE ROYAL NIGER CO. C &L. ABUTSHI. It also had the word CUSTOMS OFFICE across the centre.Only six values are known with this cancellation. Abyssinian Field Force This is a collectors term that is used to describe mail sent from Abyssina by the expeditionary force under the command of General Sir Robert Napier between January and June 1868. Accessories Items required by a stamp collector in addition to stamp albums.These include perforation gauge, watermark detector, tweezers, magnifying glass and many more.These will be dealt with under their own sections. Avalible for additions If you have additional information to be included please email us using the link below Avalible for additions If you have additional information to be included please email us using the link below Avalible for additions If you have additional information to be included please email us using the link below
Many people, both in Germanyand abroad, saw the councils saw the councils as a logicial step towards the triumph of communism in Europe.The communist element in the council was small and elections in December showed that most favoured a moderatly democratic goverment. The workers' and soldiers council remained in control until the establishment of the Weimer Republic.
The Aachen council stamps consisted of the 1905 - 1916 definitive German series overprinted with female figure holding a banner in her right hand and letting a sword drop from her left.
It is generally accepted that they were never used for postage, although examples of these overprinted stamps are known with postmarks inscribed 'AACHEN ASR' standing for 'Arbeiter und Soldatan - rat', (Workers and soldiers council).
For Aachen see also Aachener Bogen.
The 5, 6, 8 and 12 pfenning values were mounted on sheets with the typewritten inscription 'THE FIRST ALLIED MILITARY STAMPS IN GERMANY - ISSUED BY THE PTT AACHEN'.
It is believed that 3,000 sheets were prepared and postmarked on the day of issue.They were not intended for postal use.
The first sheet was presented to President Rooseveltof the United States.(Who had been a philatelist all his adult life)
It produced several diffrent issues of stamps, the earliest of which consisted of two values. These were the 3 ore and 5 ore.
A 5 ore stamp was issued in November 1885 which showed the civic coat of arms. This was followed in April 1886 by the issue of six stamps, (1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 ore values). These featured the triple towers of Aalborg, a famous landmark of the area, within various decrotive frames.In 1886, to meet the demand for the lower values, provisional surcharged issues were made.
In 1887 the colours of the stamps were altered and three additional values were added. (25, 35 and 50 ore). These additional values appeared in new designs incorperating posthorns and the towns coat of arms. In the following years a number of provisional surcharges were issued.
From May 1889 the local post was operated by the Dansk Circulaere Ekspedition Company. This company issued four stamps, and later in the same year a 20 ore value was added.
For this service a 3 ore stamp was issued printed on various coloured papers.
This was issued in December 1880.
In December 1884 three new designs were issued. These were in 3, 5 and 7 ore values.
The earliest stamps were issued in 1, 2, 3 and 5 ore values.
These were issued in November 1886. The same values were reissued in an altered format in November 1889.
During 1890 a ½ and 1½ ore were created by surcharging the existing stamps.
A final issue was issued in 1891 consisting of the 2 and 3 ore values only. These were inscribed only BYPOST.
Since this time the names of many designers have appeared on issued postage stamps.
Two stamp designs were produced, the ¼ penny in orange and the ½ penny in blue.
They had as their design the Aberdeen coat of arms on a shaded background.
The printers sent to the board of Inland Revenue, the first six sheets of stamps produced from each new printing plate. The Board kept one sheet as the impprimature, (or official copy), and the remaining five sheets were either destroyed or perforated and put into circulation. Normally the stamps would be the same as the generally issued stamps produced from the same plate. (Same colour, watermark etc.).
Sometimes delays occoured between the registration and the general production of the stamps. This would result in the use of paper with a diffrent watermark.
Only twelve type of abnormals have been recorded, and there are an additional nine registered sheets which could possibly exist.
There can never be more than 1,200 of each abnormal stamp.(240 stamps per sheet with 5 possible sheets)
Its first Post Office opened in 1963.
From 1899 to 1900 it used British stamps which were postmarked with a double lined oval datestamp which was inscribed THE ROYAL NIGER CO. C &L. ABUTSHI. It also had the word CUSTOMS OFFICE across the centre.
Only six values are known with this cancellation.
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