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The 1907 dividing line for postal cards & post cards

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After 1873 one cent postal cards with messages on the address side were charged 5 cents. The rule was extended to private mailing cards in 1898. On Mar 1, 1907 the rule changed. Messages could go on a third of the address side. Finding postcard in this sequence is a challenge for collectors.

Author: Fricke, Charles A.
Publisher: American Publishing Company of New York
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1996
Collections and collecting, Postcards

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A brief review of Latvia's postal history

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Latvia's postal service dates from its independence Nov. 18, 1918. In Latvia's short independence before annexation by the Soviet Union, 363 stamps were issued. The Soviets honored the country on several stamps. A brief history of Latvia is recounted.

Author: Engel, Arnold
Publisher: American Publishing Company of New York
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
Column, Latvia, Postage-stamps, Postage stamps

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Poland's postal service in Danzig

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The history of the postal service in Gdansk, Poland is discussed. Established in 1654, the service has endured many hardships, including a battle with German S.S. Troopers in 1939.

Author: Nowak, Edward, Sr.
Publisher: American Publishing Company of New York
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
Gdansk, Poland

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Subjects list: History, Postal service
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