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Postcards with mixed franking from this period are really hard to find. Some time ago I was lucky enough to find an amazing postcard with mixed franking from the 1910 issue, one surcharge and one overprint from 1911. It’s very common to find postcards with either stamps from the 1910 issue or with 1911 overprints. … Read more Postcard with Mixed Franking 1910 Issue and 1911 Surcharge/Overprint
Errors are a consistent part of surcharges and overprints in Costa Rica’s philately. Fallen bars being an interesting variation. Keep on reading to find more about the airmail surcharges with fallen bars. As a consequence of a lack of 15 cent stamps, on June 1st, 1947, the government approved the surcharge (in black and red) … Read more Costa Rica Stamps: Air Mail Surcharges With Fallen Bar
Unlike what many people believe, technology has come to help philately and here are our tips for stamp collecting in the XXI century. The intention of sharing these tips for stamp collecting in the 21st century is to help make this hobby even more entertaining and at the same time take it to an even … Read more Tips For Stamp Collecting In The XXI Century
Download CRRPS’s philatelic magazine Timbre Vol. 37 for free. Edited by Alvaro Castro (most articles are in Spanish), this issue contains great articles: Colecciones aceptadas para Thailandia 2018 (Accepted Collections For Thailand 2018). Próximas Exposiciones (Future Expositions). El Pez Vela de 1937 (1937’s Sailfish). Vuelos desde Honduras y hacia ella (Flights from and to Honduras) … Read more Download CRRPS’s Philatelic Magazine Timbre For Free
Download Costa Rica Revenue & Postage Society’s magazine number 36. Edited by Alvaro Castro, this issue is full of interesting articles waiting for you. This issues has articles on Costa Rica stamps, Panama and Honduras Philately. Want to buy the best philatelic supplies? Remember to visit the ultimate stamp collecting supplies list. Make sure to review … Read more Costa Rica Revenue & Postage Society Timbre 36