Philatelic fraud from a century ago

Article Abstract:

Two magazines against deadbeat stamp collectors, 'Robinson's Review' and 'The Philatelic Fraud Reporter,' are described. These journals were an attempt to warn dealers about stamp collectors who cheated when stamps were sent to them on approval. Several anecdotes from the journals are recounted.

Periodicals, Fraud investigation

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1923 earthquake affected Japanese stamp issues

Article Abstract:

The devastating earthquake of 1923 is described. It destroyed the government printing office. Emergency stamps had to be issued and they are described. Also described is a rare collector's find, a few surviving stamps commemorating the emperor's trip to Europe. The plates were destroyed.

Japan, History, Earthquakes, Postage-stamp design, Postage stamp design, Japan. Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications

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19th century Haitian stamps are interesting & affordable

Article Abstract:

A history of postal service in Haiti and the country's first stamp issue in 1881 is discussed. Early Haitian stamps are described. These classic stamps are not in short supply and many cost only a few cents.

Postal service, Collections and collecting, Haiti

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