The fascinating history of Venetian A.Q. letter sheets

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The Council of Doges in 1608 authorized the first postal stationery with stamps to be used to collet revenue for the maintenance of the canals and bridges of Venice. The letters were stopped in 1797. Prepaid stationery was issued in 1608 because an earlier attempt in 1604 was not successful.

Collections and collecting, Stationery, Venice, Italy, Postal stationery

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Roessler cover honors Sir Thomas Lipton & yacht race

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A first day stamp cover designed by A.C. Roessler was issued in September 1930 to commemorate the International Yacht Races. The cover features Sir Thomas Lipton, a participant in the race, and an imprint that claims the cover was mailed from the deck of his yacht.

Commemorative postage stamps, First day covers (Philately)

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