Alwar This is one of 23 Indian states which produced its own local stamps prior to 1900. Its first stamps were issued in 1877 and they remained in use until 1902 when they were replaced by the British India issue. By the time that its state postal service ended Alwar had 18 Post Offices.Alwar's stamps are easily reconised by the design, which with the exception of minor variations, remained unchanged during the 25 years that they were in use. The design showed a native dagger with two lines of Hindi inscription within an oval frame.The 1899 ½ anna in slate blue.Perforated gauge 12. Amazonia An Amazon delta district in the North East of Brazil. A series of six stamps were issued in 1901 bearing the inscription AMAZONIE.The series is believed to have been issued by the railway company at Carseviere and the values ranged from 5 centimes to 5 francs.The stamps were for use on mail taken from the Carseviere mining district to Para (which is now Belem), which is situated on the Atlantic estuary south of the Amerson river mouths. From Para the mail was taken to Cayenne in French Guiana.In general the stamps are considered a genuine local issue, but their status has been questioned by philatelic authorities at various times. Amb, Ambulant(e), Ambulancia French and Spanish word meaning travelling. They are sometimes abbrevated to Amb. These words or the abbreviation appear on the postmarks applied to letters in the travelling Post Offices of many European countries. These are usualy railway carrages designed for sorting and stamping mail whilst in transit. Letter for this service are generally posted in special boxes on the station or in late fee post boxes which are usualy on the side of the carrage. American Airmail Society An association for areophilatelists in the United States of America.The society was founded in 1923, four years after Alcock and Brown first flew the Atlantic. The society publishes the American Airmail Catalogues. American Bank Note Company A New York firm of engravers and printers which has produced many stamps since 1858. This company produced all te stamps of the United States from 1879 to 1894 as well as several issues for central and South American republics, Haiti and Newfoundland.Originally the company was Messrs Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, and it was this company that printed the first United States stamps in 1847 and the first Canadian issue of 1851.The company changed its name to the American Bank Note Company on the 1 May 1858 and one of the new companies first contracts was the Canadian issue of 1859 featuring five diffrent designs.20 years later, on the 4 February 1879, the Continental Banknote Company was incorperated into the firm and plates from both original companies were used. American Express Company This was a local postal service for New York which was founded in 1857 by Smith & Dobson. For their service a special 2 cent stamp was issued which was printed on green paper. The stamp has a rectangular typeset design with an ornamental boarder.Many forgeries of this is are known.This company has no connection with the modern day company of the same name. American journal of Philately This philatelic magazine was first issued in the United States in 1868. It was printed on yellow paper and circulated exclusively to members of the New York philatelic society. It was later reprinted, this time on white paper, and covers 12 volumes. Of these volume 6 was a weekly edition. American Letter Mail Company This was an independent mail route which was established by the postal operator Lysander Spooner in 1844. The service operated in various American cities including New York, Boston and Philadelphia.It would appear that initially handstruck stamps were used to denote that the fee had been paid. A small rectangular type would have been struck to denote reciept of payment and the larger oval cancellation to show that the service had been performed, thus preventing the reuse of the envelope to the same address.A local entire used in New York.Payment handstamp applied to the top right corner.Operators cancellation.A 5 cent stamp was issued for the service which was inscribed 20 for a dollar. It would appear that these were issued at some time in 1845, although the dates may vary from office to office. The design incorperated the company name and the American eagle. Two printings of this issue were made, one on thick paper and the other on thin.Another 5 cent stamp was later issued which featured the American eagle and motto in a circle. American stamp dealers asociation This was founded in 1912 and is the largest stamp trade association in the United States. It is based in New York and has a worldwide membership of over 1,200. American topicial association This is the leading association for thematic collectors in the United States and has a worldwide membership estimated at 5,000. It also publishes a bi-monthly journal called Topicial Times along with a number of topicial handbooks. Amiens This is the ancient capitol town of the Somme departmentwhich is famous for its cathedral of Notre Dame.On the 4 May 1909, French postal workers caused chaos by stricking and a local post was set up to prevent the calapse of the postal network. This local post was only in operation for 7 days. This local post was set up by the Amiens Chamber of Commerce and on the 13 May a 10 centimes stamp was issued. The stamp was printed by Yvert & Tellier in sheets of 25. Within each sheet two varieties occour. 1 ..... stamp #4 had was inverted and 2 ..... stamp #23 had the 'c' for the value omitted. The local delivery ended on the 19 May when the strike finally ended. Example of the stamps issued by the Amiens Chamber of Commerce showinf the inverted impression.(Stamp #4 in the sheet) Avalible for additions To Be Added Avalible for additions If you have additional information to be included please email us using the link below
Alwar's stamps are easily reconised by the design, which with the exception of minor variations, remained unchanged during the 25 years that they were in use. The design showed a native dagger with two lines of Hindi inscription within an oval frame.
The 1899 ½ anna in slate blue.Perforated gauge 12.
The series is believed to have been issued by the railway company at Carseviere and the values ranged from 5 centimes to 5 francs.
The stamps were for use on mail taken from the Carseviere mining district to Para (which is now Belem), which is situated on the Atlantic estuary south of the Amerson river mouths. From Para the mail was taken to Cayenne in French Guiana.
In general the stamps are considered a genuine local issue, but their status has been questioned by philatelic authorities at various times.
The society was founded in 1923, four years after Alcock and Brown first flew the Atlantic. The society publishes the American Airmail Catalogues.
Originally the company was Messrs Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, and it was this company that printed the first United States stamps in 1847 and the first Canadian issue of 1851.
The company changed its name to the American Bank Note Company on the 1 May 1858 and one of the new companies first contracts was the Canadian issue of 1859 featuring five diffrent designs.
20 years later, on the 4 February 1879, the Continental Banknote Company was incorperated into the firm and plates from both original companies were used.
This company has no connection with the modern day company of the same name.
It would appear that initially handstruck stamps were used to denote that the fee had been paid. A small rectangular type would have been struck to denote reciept of payment and the larger oval cancellation to show that the service had been performed, thus preventing the reuse of the envelope to the same address.
A local entire used in New York.
Payment handstamp applied to the top right corner.
Operators cancellation.
A 5 cent stamp was issued for the service which was inscribed 20 for a dollar. It would appear that these were issued at some time in 1845, although the dates may vary from office to office. The design incorperated the company name and the American eagle. Two printings of this issue were made, one on thick paper and the other on thin.
Another 5 cent stamp was later issued which featured the American eagle and motto in a circle.
On the 4 May 1909, French postal workers caused chaos by stricking and a local post was set up to prevent the calapse of the postal network. This local post was only in operation for 7 days. This local post was set up by the Amiens Chamber of Commerce and on the 13 May a 10 centimes stamp was issued. The stamp was printed by Yvert & Tellier in sheets of 25. Within each sheet two varieties occour.
1 ..... stamp #4 had was inverted and 2 ..... stamp #23 had the 'c' for the value omitted.
The local delivery ended on the 19 May when the strike finally ended.
Example of the stamps issued by the Amiens Chamber of Commerce showinf the inverted impression.(Stamp #4 in the sheet)
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