Postage Paid in Pies?
As you probably know by now, I'm always on the lookout for interesting books in charity shops. I found this little gem earlier in the week. It is from 1945 and is the Stanley Gibbons' Postage Stamp Catalogue.
There are some interesting little snippets about the restrictions and shortages during the war years.
There are some lovely illustrations of stamps from all corners of the former Empire and elsewhere.
Best of all, there were still some actual stamps attached to the inside of the book - just a few, but a great bonus!
Interesting stamps from pre-independence Indian states - didn't know that there was a currency called "pies"!
Lovely Queen Victoria Australian stamp.
Some really subtle differences in markings - can you spot them?
Zanzibar - I absolutely love that word - so evocative and mysterious!
I am so pleased with this little find - especially considering that it only cost me 50p!
Love, Liz
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The tags cost nearly nothing to make, and i shall be taking part in a xmas event where shall be selling my goods.
I shal follow your blog with interest.
Enjoy your weekend.
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Nice to "meet" you. x
What a nice find! I think these original source books can teach us so much more about past eras than any modern day sources can. So much fascinating detail about postage from the war days! Very cool. :-)
-Pam