Below you will find articles about Curaçao. Or click here to view stamps in the catalogue with the subject Curaçao.
The Kingdom of the Netherlands is a unique constitutional monarchy that spans both Europe and the Caribbean. Because its constituent countries and special municipalities have different constitutional and economic arrangements, four official currencies are currently used within the Kingdom. 1....
Collecting envelopes transported by airplane on the maiden flight to a new destination was a favorite pastime from the very beginning of aviation. During the Second World War, it was difficult to continue doing so,...
While browsing through the bins of mail at fairs and stamp exhibitions, one often comes across nice envelopes or postcards. Even though the experience after returning home from the Letter Fair in Gouda at the end of March 2015 was unpleasant: an unknown person...
Because I received a receipt bearing two 1-guilder airmail stamps and a 75-cent airmail stamp, I went looking for more information about the stamps featuring an image of 'Mercury'. The receipt was for...
In the former Dutch Overseas Territory of Curaçao, there was also a problem with a shortage of stamps in 1918. The stock of the 1-cent value, issued in May 1915, proved to be insufficient. Therefore, the post offices on...
Many new stamps on a wide variety of subjects appear with great regularity. Below you will find a selection of recently issued stamps from around the world. The Bayeux Tapestry on an Alderney block. A prestige booklet has also been released....
Many new stamps on a wide variety of subjects appear with great regularity. Below you will find a selection of recently issued stamps from around the world. Argentina has a long tradition when it comes to stamps of Antarctica. The country has...
The KNSM has existed for 125 years. The Royal Netherlands Steamship Company in Amsterdam was founded on October 1, 1856, and was acquired by Nedlloyd in 1981. At the height of the KNSM's existence, more than 100 seagoing vessels sailed...
From September 11, the new NVPH special catalogue of the Netherlands & Overseas Territories is once again available at your NVPH dealer. As every year, the catalogue's foreword provides a clear overview of the adjustments. It reads as follows: This...
Letters subjected to censorship have always held my interest. This was also the case with the letter sent from Willemstad, Curaçao, to Ashington, Northumberland, United Kingdom. Addressed to the Manager of Lloyds Bank Ltd of this place, who to the north...
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