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A rare postcard preserved in the Alexander collection was written at the beginning of the 20th century on board the British pleasure ship "Argonaut", during a voyage off the coast of Israel. The postcard was delivered to the post office that operated on the ship, and was handed over to the Austrian post office that operated in Jaffa.
On April 18, 1980, Zimbabwe Post issued its first stamps.
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Incorporating words and phrases in foreign languages ??gives a stamp an international flavor, and adds interest to its design. This is especially true when it deals with a subject of common interest to collectors from different countries. Along with these advantages, the designer’s dealing with unfamiliar words carries the risk of making an error that will be difficult to detect and correct in real time.
A cancellation stamp designed in the shape of several corporate circles, in a format that looks like a target board. This type of stamp was used at different times in different countries, sometimes it was a silent stamp and sometimes a number or letter was incorporated into the center of the stamp that was used to identify the post office from which the letter was sent.
An envelope sent on the island of Trinidad documents an attempt by the local charity to collect donations for the Red Cross during World War I. The course of events turned this activity into a philatelic curiosity.
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