Deutsches Reich and Österreich Anschluss Cover - 1938

DEUTSCHES REICH AND OESTERREICH registered airmail (flugpost) cover, postmark dated 10 April 1938, documents the Anschluss (the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany). 

This cover featured a mixed franking of both Austrian and German stamps, which was common during the brief transition period after the annexation.

- Austrian postage in the upper section contains a set of airmail stamps (Flugpost) from the 1935 pictorial series which showed aircraft flying over Austrian landscapes. At the bottom are two stamps of different colours and denominations with a vase of roses surrounded by zodiac symbols; these were designed by renowned Austrian artist Wilhelm Dachauer. Another Dachauer designed stamp from the 1926 Child Welfare series depicted a scene from the Nibelungenlied saga, specifically the legendary hero Rüdiger von Bechelaren.

- German stamps include several German "Deutsches Reich" stamps, notably the 6 Reichspfennig "Anschluss" stamp (depicting two men carrying the Nazi flag) issued specifically for the 10 April plebiscite.

- Adolf Hitler stamps featuring his profile are present, including those issued for his 49th birthday in 1938.

The stamps were cancelled with a special slogan postmark reading "Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Führer – 10. April 1938 – Wien" ("One People, One Empire, One Leader"). This specific cancel was only used in Vienna on the day of the controversial vote to approve the annexation. Interestingly this slogan is similar to the German Reich stamp issued on the 25th Anniversary of Kaiser Wilhelm II's reign -- "Ein Reich, Ein Volk, Ein Gott" (One Empire, One People, One God). 

The date, 10 April 1938, was the day of the national referendum where 99.7% of Austrians reportedly voted "Yes" to join the Third Reich. Such covers were often produced as patriotic souvenirs or propaganda pieces to commemorate the "reunification". 

The registration label at the bottom right indicates it was sent from the Wien 64 post office (registered number 1292). 

United States Post Office "Four Chaplains"

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE on 28 May 1948 issued a  3-cent postage stamp issued to honour the heroism of the "Four Chaplains" during World War II. The Four Chaplains were George L. Fox (Methodist), Alexander D. Goode (Jewish Rabbi), John P. Washington (Roman Catholic Priest) and Clark V. Poling (Dutch Reformed Minister).

The stamp commemorated these four Army chaplains of different faiths who sacrificed their lives during the sinking of the SS Dorchester on 3 February 1943. 

When a German torpedo slammed into the USAT Dorchester, the transport ship sank in under 20 minutes, plunging its more than 900 servicemen and civilians into chaos. Amidst the panic and terror, these four Army chaplains moved calmly among the men. They offered prayers, soothed the frightened, and guided the disoriented toward lifeboats.

When the supply of life jackets ran out, the chaplains removed their own and gave them to four young soldiers. Survivors last saw them standing on the slanting deck, arms linked in prayer and singing hymns, as the ship slipped beneath the icy Atlantic waters. 

The central design featured the four chaplains above the sinking SS Dorchester. It included the inscriptions "These Immortal Chaplains..." and "Interfaith in Action" to honour their cooperation and sacrifice.

Because they did not meet the strict "under fire" requirements for the Medal of Honour at the time, Congress authorised a one-time Special Medal for Heroism (The Four Chaplains' Medal) in 1960, which was presented to their families in 1961.

Over 121 million stamps were originally printed. The U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing used a  Rotary Press to print these grey black stamps.

United States Post Office Centenary of Oregon Territory

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE on 14 August 1948, in Oregon City, Oregon, issued a 3-cent postage stamp to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Oregon Territory. 

It featured inset portraits of John McLoughlin (left) and Jason Lee (right), two pivotal figures in the early history of the Oregon region. 

The centre image depicted a covered wagon being pulled by oxen on the Oregon Trail, symbolising the westward migration. 

John McLoughlin (1784-1857) was director of the Hudson Bay Company (a British Trading firm) in the Oregon region from 1824-46. During that time, he effectively governed the region and did a great deal to encourage and aid settlers. Remembered as the father of Oregon, he eventually became a U.S. citizen.

Rev. Jason Lee (1803-45) played a key role in organising the settlement of Oregon and establishing its territorial government. Lee presided over Oregon's first territorial organisation meeting in 1841. Later, he helped to form the territory's provisional government. Unfortunately, Rev. Lee died before the Oregon Territory was formed. Lee represents Oregon in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

United States Post Office 75th Anniversary of the American Chemical Society

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE on 4 September  1951, in New York City, issued a violet-brown coloured 3-cent stamp celebrating the 75th anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) of the American Chemical Society (ACS), which was founded in 1876. 

The design incorporated the official emblem of the American Chemical Society. Also included in the design was an alembic (an early distilling apparatus), a hydrometer, and a modern ionisation indicator. The right side of the stamp featured the "chemical century" with industrial structures, including a catalytic cracking plant, a butadiene reactor, and a fractionating unit. 

Approximately 110–117 million stamps were released.

United States Post Office First Gubernatorial Rlection in Puerto Rico

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE issued on 27 April 1949, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a green 3-cent postage stamp was issued to commemorate the first gubernatorial election in Puerto Rico. Prior to this, the island's governors were appointed by the U.S. President. 

The imagery features a Puerto Rican farmer holding a cogwheel, representing industry, and a ballot box, symbolising the democratic process.

C.R. Chickering designed the stamp, based on a sketch by Irene Delano from the Office of the Governor.

United States Post Office Final Reunion of the United Confederate Veterans

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE on 30 May 1951 issued a 3-cent stamp through the Norfolk, VA., post office,  to commemorate the Final Reunion of the United Confederate Veterans.

The central design depicted a United Confederate Veteran as he appeared in 1951. Behind him, he was shown in his youth as a Confederate soldier. Across the top of the stamp is the wording "Final Reunion United Confederate Veterans" in whiteface Gothic. In the upper left corner of the design is an hourglass representing time, most of which has run out as indicated by the sand in the lower half. 

The stamp was printed by the rotary process, electric-eye perforated, and issued in panes of 50 stamps each. The printing of 110 million copies of this stamp was authorised.

United States Post Office Railroad Engineers of America

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE  on 29 April 1950 issued a  3-cent stamp in Jackson, Tennessee to honour the railroad engineers of America, featuring a portrait of Casey Jones. 

The stamp depicted John Luther "Casey" Jones in the center, flanked by a steam locomotive on the left and a modern diesel train on the right. 

It commemorated Jones, a famous locomotive engineer who died a hero in a train wreck in 1900.

United States Post Office "Columbus Describing Third Voyage" - 1893

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE on 1-2 January 1893 issued a yellow-green coloured $3 postage stamp entitled "Columbus Describing Third Voyage" to the Spanish Court. It was the first-ever $3 U.S. stamp and was part of a commemorative series celebrating the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's voyage.

The design picture of Columbus discussing his third voyage to the New World with King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in 1500 was  engraved by D.S. Ronaldson.

The designs for the overall series was based on vignette pictures of an engraving by Alfred Jones, Charles Skinner, and Robert Savage, based on a painting by Francisco Jover y Casanova. 

The Columbian stamps were created to promote the World’s Columbian Exposition held in Chicago, Illinois from 1 May to 30 October 1893. The exposition was a world’s fair celebrating the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the New World.

In 1893, only 27,650 were printed by American Bank Note Company, using an Engraving print  method.

United States Post Office "Golden Gate" - 1923

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE issued in 1923 a carmine-coloured 20-cent postage stamp known as the "Golden Gate". 

Despite its name, this stamp does not depict the iconic suspension bridge, as it was issued in 1923, a full decade before construction on the Golden Gate Bridge even began. Instead, the design illustrated  sailing ships in the Golden Gate strait, the narrow passage of water connecting the San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean.

1938 United States Presidential Series

1938 UNITED STATES PRESIDENTIAL SERIES postage stamps, often referred to as "Prexies". 

The set included stamps featuring portraits of every U.S. President from George Washington to Calvin Coolidge, plus Benjamin Franklin and Martha Washington.

United States Post Office California Pacific International Exposition - 1935

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE on 29 May 1935 issued a 3-cent purple postage stamp to commemorate the California Pacific International Exposition held in San Diego, California. 

The Exposition celebrated the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Spanish explorer Francisco Vázquez de Coronado in the Pacific Southwest. 

The image depicted the Exposition grounds in Balboa Park, looking toward San Diego with Point Loma and San Diego Bay in the background.

Over 100 million of these stamps were printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing using a Rotary Press.

United States Post Office 100th anniversary of the Stephen Watts Kearny Expedition

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE on 16 October 1946 issued a 3-cent postage stamp commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Stephen Watts Kearny Expedition. 

The stamp depicted General Kearny's expeditionary force arriving at the Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1846.

This brown-violet stamp was first released in Santa Fe, N.M. Approximately 114,684,450 stamps were printed by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing,nursing a Rotary Press.

United States Post Office 150th Anniversary U.S. Frigate Constitution

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE on 21 October 1947 issued a 3-cent postage stamp to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the launching of the U.S. Frigate Constitution, famously known as "Old Ironsides". 

Surrounding the ship are 16 stars, representing the 16 states in the Union in 1797, the year the ship was first launched. 

The U. S. Frigate Constitution "Old Ironsides", named for the document that established our U.S. laws, the Constitution was built in a Boston shipyard between 1794 and 1797. Its massive 204-foot long oak hull was made from trees from Massachusetts, Maine, and Georgia. The Constitution was launched on 21 October 1797.

The ship fought in battles against the Barbary pirates in 1803-4, and emerged unscathed. In the War of 1812, the Constitution fought against the British warship Guerriere. During the fighting, a sailor saw British shots bouncing off the side of the ship and exclaimed that it had sides of iron. "Old Ironsides" became the ships popular name.

Condemned as unseaworthy in 1830, the ship was brought to  public attention by Oliver Wendell Holmes poem, "Old Ironsides". The vessel was restored and placed back in service in 1833. Decommissioned in 1855, it was again rebuilt in 1877. In 1897, it was turned into a barrack ship in Boston. Then in 1931, the ship was again commissioned into active service, and it remains so to this day. The oldest warship afloat in the world, the Constitution is anchored in Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston.

This green-blue stamp was first issued in Boston, Massachusetts. The U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing issued approximately 131 million stamps, using a Rotary Press.

United States Post Office U.S. Naval Officers Stephen Decatur and Thomas MacDonough - 1937

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE on 15 January 1937 issued a 2-cent Navy themed stamp to honour U.S. Naval Officers Stephen Decatur and Thomas MacDonough, as well as the USS Saratoga. Decatur and MacDonough were notable naval officers during the War of 1812. 

This carmine-coloured stamp featured the portraits of these two officers in ovals, with the ship in the centre. Over 100 million stamps were printed by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing using a Rotary Press.

United States Post Office Francis Scott Key

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE on 9 August 1948 issued a postage stamp depicting Francis Scott Key, Fort McHenry and the Old Key Home. It  was released  to honour Key’s contribution to the lyric of “Star-Spangled Banner,” the national anthem of the U.S. Key is flanked by draped American flags of 1814 and 1948.

Reverence for the American flag developed soon after its creation. One of the most patriotic stories regarding the flag centers on the events that led to the composition of the “Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key.

By 24 August 1814, the War of 1812 between Great Britain and the United States seemed lost, as the British had invaded and captured Washington, DC. As the capital city burned, the British returned to their ships anchored in Chesapeake Bay, and American forces readied themselves for the imminent attack on Baltimore, Maryland.

Francis Scott Key, a respected lawyer and resident of Georgetown, rushed to Baltimore when word reached him that respected physician Dr. William Beanes had been taken captive by the British. Key and Colonel John Skinner sailed under the flag of truce to the ship, Tonnant, where the doctor was being held prisoner, to negotiate the release of Dr. Beanes.

Though the British agreed to release Dr. Beanes, they would not allow the three men to return to Baltimore. Instead, they were taken prisoner and placed under guard, as they had learned too much of the British plans of attack on Baltimore. The men were subsequently forced to watch the Battle of Baltimore and the bombardment of Fort McHenry from behind enemy lines.

 The next morning, after 25-hour bombardment of Fort McHenry, Key looked at the fort and saw that “the flag was still there.” The British attack had failed. So moved by the sight, he penned the poem “Defence of Fort McHenry.”

Although the Battle of Fort McHenry was a major influence, Key also used some wording and imagery from a poem he’d written earlier about Stephen Decatur and Charles Stewart for their bravery during the First Barbary War. 

A few days after the battle, Key took his poem to his brother-in-law, who found that the words would fit perfectly with the melody composer by John Stafford Smith’s “The Anacreontic Song.” It was from this position that Key drew inspiration from a large American flag.

This rose red stamp was first issued in Frederick, Maryland.The U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing issued approximately 120,868,500, using a Rotary Press.

United States Post Office "Youth Month" - 1948

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE on 11 August 1948 issued a  3-cent postage stamp "Saluting Young America". This commemorative stamp was part of a national observance of "Youth Month" (September 1–30, 1948). The design featured a young boy and girl walking together while carrying books, symbolising the importance of education and the future generation. The initiative was intended to honour young Americans and help combat juvenile delinquency. 

This deep blue stamp was first issued in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing issued approximately 77.8 million, using a Rotary Press.

United States Post Office Centennial of the American Society of Civil Engineers

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE on 6 September 1952 issued a 3-cent postage stamp commemorating the Centennial of the American Society of Civil Engineers (1852–1952). 

The stamp featured in the lower left an 1852-era covered bridge and to the right it depicted the George Washington Bridge in front of the New York City skyline, as well as the society's emblem. 

This blue coloured stamp was printed by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing, using a Rotary Press. The first day of issue was in Chicago, Illinois.

United States Post Office 100th anniversary of the American Medical Association

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE on 9 June  1947 issued a  3-cent postage stamp entitled  "The Doctor"  to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the American Medical Association. 

The stamp featured a reproduction of the painting "The Doctor" by Sir Luke Fildes, depicting a physician tending to a sick child. 

 It is coloured brown-violet and was printed using a rotary press method.

USSR Great Patriotic War - 1942-1943

 

ПОЧТА CCCP (Post of the USSR) stamps from the Great Patriotic War (World War II) era were issued between 1942 and 1943 and served as mobile posters, carrying patriotic slogans like "Everything for the Front! Everything for Victory!" into every Soviet household; essentially these stamps were propaganda to bolster national defense and support for the front lines.

The stamps depicted various scenes including women workers, soldiers, a flaming Nazi Germany tank, planes, and food shipments to the front lines. 

Several stamps in this image appear to be "Cancelled to Order" (CTO), meaning they were cancelled by the postal authority without actually going through the mail.

The stamps shown:

- ПОДАРКИ-ФРОНТУ (GIFTS FOR THE FRONT)

- СМЕРТЬ НЕМЕЦКИМ ОККУПАНТАМ! (Death to German Occupiers!)

- СЕЛЬСКОЕ ХОЗЯЙСТВО - ФРОНТУ! (Agriculture - for the Front!)

- ВСЕ ДЛЯ ФРОНТА! ВСЕ ДЛЯ ПОБЕДЫ!  (Everything for the Front! Everything for Victory!)

- ЗА ПОЛНЫЙ РАЗГРОМ НЕМЕЦКИХ ЗАХВАТЧИКОВ (For the Complete Rout of the German Invaders)

Singapore Cultural Dances

SINGAPORE issued between 1968 and 1973, stamps featuring cultural dances and masks.

Shown here:

- Lion Dance Mask (6 Cents), representing Chinese cultural performances.

- Indian Classical Dancer (10 Cents), depicts traditional Indian dance forms.

- Malay Dancer (15 Cents), showcasing traditional Malay attire and dance.

CÔTE FRANÇAISE DES SOMALIS "Danakil Tent" - 1947

CÔTE FRANÇAISE DES SOMALIS (French Somali Coast), a former French colony that is now Djibouti, issued on 6 October 1947, this definitive series known as the "Danakil Tent" set. The design depicted a traditional nomadic Danakil tent set against a landscape of palm trees and the coast. 

Denominations shown:

- 10c: Yellowish brown and bluish violet.

- 30c: Yellowish brown and brownish olive.

- 40c: Yellowish brown and brownish olive.

Photogravure method was used and printed by Hélio-Vaugirard in Paris. 

Unfortunately these stamps were damaged when placed in my album, over 60 years ago.

Côte Française Des Somalis "Chiffre-taxe" - 1947

CÔTE FRANÇAISE DES SOMALIS (French Somali Coast) issued in 1947 a series of postage due stamps ("Chiffre-taxe"), this one being with a denomination of 10 centimes. They were used to collect unpaid or underpaid postage from the recipient.

The stamps featured a geometric purple design, inscribed "Côte frse des Somalis".

Nederland Luchtpost - 1921

NEDERLAND LUCHTPOST (Netherlands Airmail) 60 cent stamp, first issued in 1921, depicted an allegorical design in the Art Deco style.

Postes France Libre (Free France Post) - Côte Française Des Somalis - 1943

POSTES FRANCE LIBRE (Free France Post) - CÔTE FRANÇAISE DES SOMALIS (French Somali Coast- Djibouti) was issued in 1943. It was part of the "London Series" (type Dulac), which was issued by the Free French Forces (France Libre) during World War II. Besides this stamp, there was a set of stamps with the same design, but rendered in different colours and denominations.

The stamp depicted a steam locomotive, representing the vital railway line between Djibouti and Addis Ababa. Other motifs included a traditional indigenous hut (case),  traditional dhow, palm tree patterns, and the Cross of Lorraine  signifying Free French resistance.

During WWII, territories like the French Somali Coast were contested between Vichy France and the Free French Forces led by Charles de Gaulle. This specific series was produced in London to replace Vichy-issued stamps and assert Free French authority in the colony. The territory eventually became independent as the Republic of Djibouti in 1977.

LIETUVA Peace Definitives - 1940

LIETUVA (Lithuanian) postage issued in 1940 represent two of the six definitive stamps symbolising "Peace".

- Green stamp (right) is a 10 centų (ct) stamp featuring an image of an angel.  Some versions of this stamp exist with overprints (like "LTSR") from the period of Soviet occupation in 1940.

- Maroon stamp (left) is a 5 centų (ct) stamp displaying a stylised version of the 'Vytis', the traditional coat of arms of Lithuania, depicting a knight on horseback.

Persian/Iranian Local Scenes

PERSIAN/IRANIAN postage stamps from the early 1940s featuring local and 'modern' landmarks. 

- The red stamp depicts a bridge, potentially the Karun River bridge. 

- The green stamp contains a different bridge, possibly the Hasan Beg Bridge. 

- The other green stamp shows the Ministry of Justice building.

Seychelles Christmas - 1971

SEYCHELLES Christmas postage stamps from 1971. 

- The green stamp is the 15-cent value featuring Santa Claus on a giant tortoise, designed by Edison Thérésine. 

- The blue stamp is the 10-cent value depicting Santa on a flying mat, designed by Jean-Claude Waye Hive. 

- A third design (not shown) with Santa in a beachside hammock was also issued in this set.

I received these stamps from Seychelles. They came affixed to an envelope with an enclosed QSL postcard from a radio station (FEBA) that I received  on a snowy evening in Colorado, long ago in the early 1970s.

Poșta Română "Costume Naționale"

POȘTA ROMÂNĂ (Romania) in 1973 issued a series titled "Costume Naționale" (National Costumes), highlighting traditional folk attire from different regions of the country. 

The series typically consisted of six different designs. The three stamps in here represent:

- 10 Bani (Blue): Features a woman's costume from the Suceava region.

- 40 Bani (Beige): Shows a man's traditional dress, also from the Suceava region.

- 55 Bani (Brown): Depicts a woman's costume from the Harghita region.

Territorios Del África Occidental Española Sahara Desert Scenes

TERRITORIOS DEL AFRICA OCCIDENTAL ESPAÑOLA (Spanish West Africa) issued between 1949 and 1951 a series of stamps depicting Sahara Desert scenes with inset portrait of General Francisco Franco. The denominations shown here are for the 2, 5 and 10 Céntimos stamps. F. Nuñez De Celis designed the stamps, whereas  they were printed by  Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (F.N.M.T.).

Pilipinas Koreo Rajah Soliman

PILIPINAS KOREO on 30 November 1962 issued a First Day Cover (FDC) to commemorate Rajah Soliman (also known as Rajah Sulayman), the 16th-century ruler of pre-colonial Manila. 

This particular cover featured two 30s (sentimo) stamps from the Famous Filipinos definitive series (1962–1969). The stamps depict Rajah Soliman and were printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd.

The "G.O." overprint stands for "Government Official," indicating the stamp was intended for use by government agencies for official mail.

The circular postmark cancellation originated from Maynila (Manila) dated Nov. 30, 1962. The phrase "Unang Araw ng Labas" in Tagalog translate to "First Day of Issue".

The cachet depicts a large illustration of Rajah Soliman in traditional armor.

Rajah Soliman was the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Maynila in the late 16th century and was a nephew of Raja Ache of Luzon. He was the commander of the Tagalog forces in the battle of Manila of 1570 against Spanish forces.

Helvetia Brustbild Allegory and Chateaux de Chillon

HELVETIA (Switzerland) issued this common 10-rappen (centimes) definitive postage stamp, featuring the "Sitting Helvetia" (Brustbild) allegory, first in 1909.

HELVETIA (Switzerland) first issued in 1934 and used through the 1930s and 1940s this 10-centime definitive postage stamp. It was one in a series of stamps showing Swiss landscapes.

The particular design features Chillon Castle (Château de Chillon) on the shores of Lake Geneva (Lake Léman) with the Dents du Midi mountain range in the background.

The vertical black text overprinted on this stamp, "es-postaux", is part of a postal service cancellation (likely from a "chèques-postaux" or postal checks department), indicating it was used for official administrative or financial postal services rather than standard mail.

Helvetia (Switzerland Wilhelm Tell - 1914

HELVETIA (Switzerland) long-running series of Swiss hero William Tell (Wilhelm Tell)  was  first introduced in 1914 and used through the 1930s. One of the postmark cancellations shows a date of September 1923 (IX.23).

Freistaat Bayern Overprints of Germania Stamps - 1919

FREISTAAT BAYERN OVERPRINTS, originally Deutsches Reich stamps, were issued in 1919, after the fall of the Bavarian Socialist Republic when Bavaria declared itself a free state within the Weimar Republic.

During the transition of the Weimar Republic, regular German "Germania" and Bavarian definitive stamps were overprinted with the words "Freistaat Bayern" to reflect Bavaria's status as a free state. 

These were among the last stamps issued specifically for Bavaria; regular German postage replaced them in April 1920 with the establishment of the Weimar Republic.

- The carmine-coloured "Deutsches Reich"  design depicts the Reichspostamt (Imperial Post Office) in Berlin. 

- The blue-coloured "Deutsches Reich" stamp contains an allegory of the German Empire -- Northern (Protestant) states and Southern (Catholic) regions -- with the text "Deutsches Reich" on the sides and the motto "Seid Einig - Einig - Einig!" (Be United - United - United!) at the bottom.

- The grey-coloured "Deutsches Reich" stamp shows the 100th birth anniversary of Emperor Wilhelm I (1797-1897), featuring a depiction of the Brandenburger Tor. 

- The central red image on this "Deutsches Reich" stamp shows Kaiser Wilhelm II giving a speech in 1896 on the 25th anniversary of the German Empire. At the bottom of the stamp it states, "Ein Reich, Ein Volk, Ein Gott" (One Empire, One People, One God). Interestingly, the Nazis would use a similar phrase in the Austrian Anschluss "Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Fürher".

Republic of Argentina "Lanas" (Wool) Industry

REPUBLIC OF ARGENTINA issued on circa 1935–1936 a 30-centavo stamp showing a Merino sheep (Oveja Merina) to represent the "LANAS" (Wool) industry in the country.

République Française (French Algeria) "Rue de la casbah" 1926

RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE (FRENCH ALGERIA) issued in 1926 a set of definitive postage stamps depicting a "Street in the Casbah" (Rue de la casbah), Algiers. 

This  scenic view of the Casbah of Algiers, is now a historic citadel and UNESCO World Heritage site known for its narrow, winding streets and traditional architecture.

Stamp values and colours shown:

1c: Olive-grey

2c: Claret or reddish-brown

3c: Orange-red

These stamps belong to a larger series of pictorial stamps issued between 1926 and 1939 that featured various Algerian landscapes and landmarks.

French Establishments in India Apsara

FRENCH ESTABLISHMENTS IN INDIA (Établissements Français dans l'Inde) issued between 1948 and 1952 three stamps based on Apsara.

The Apsara are known for their exceptional beauty, grace, and skill in dance, music, and the arts. Originating as water and cloud spirits during the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean), they reside in Indra's heaven as dancers for the gods and consorts to the Gandharvas. They are sometimes sent to seduce sages or mortals performing intense penance that threatens the gods' power.

The name translates to "one who moves in water" (ap = water, sara = motion). They appeared during the churning of the ocean.

 This was part of a "Hinduist Sculptures" series featuring deities and architectural motifs from the region.

This particular stamp had a face value of 1 cache. The set was designed by Rolland  and printed/engraved by H. V. PARIS

Postes République Françs De L'océanie Spear Fishing

POSTES RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE ETS FRANÇS DE L'OCÉANIE (French Oceania, now part of French Polynesia) issued on 19 March 19 1934 this stamp and similar design of different colours and denominations.

The central image depicted a fisherman standing in a boat or canoe, poised to strike with a spear. The stamp was framed by palm trees and traditional ornamental patterns.

Herviault was the designer and A. Mignon was the engraver.

U.S. Postal Company Centenary of Fort Bliss - 1948

U.S. POSTAL COMPANY on 5 November 1948 issued a 3 cent centennial commemorative postage stamp of Fort Bliss. First Day of issue originated from El Paso, Texas. Charles R. Chickering designed the stamp.

The design was unique for featuring both historical and then-modern elements: the original Fort Bliss buildings and a rocket  (specifically a V-2 rocket) in flight, reflecting the post-WWII use of Fort Bliss for rocket testing. 

It is famously known amongst collectors as a stamp featuring a camel, which can be seen in the small vignette below the "3¢" on the left side.

U.S. Postage Stamp Centenary of the First Adhesive Stamps in the US - 1947

U.S. POSTAGE STAMP Centenarycommemorative issue, released on 17 May 1947. It was issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the first adhesive postage stamps in the United States. 

It  featured portraits of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, who were pictured on the original 1847 stamps. It also highlighted the evolution of mail transportation over a century, showing a Pony Express rider, a steam locomotive, a diesel locomotive, a modern ocean liner, and a four-engine transport plane.

It was first released in New York City on the opening day of the Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition (CIPEX).

Approximately 127,000,000 of these stamps were printed in a dark blue color using the recess printing method.

Spanish Protectorate Of Morocco Cabo Juby

MARRUECOS PROTECTORADO ESPAÑOL (Morocco Spanish Protectorate) issued in 1942 the Cabo Juby airmail postage stamp. The stamps featured an airplane flying over a minaret in Cabo Juby. Face value was 10 centimos. The stamp was printed by Rieusset, S.A. in Tangier. 

Another stamp in the series depicted a landscape with a Savoia-Marchetti SM.81 aircraft flying overhead. The scene captured a rural area with figures and pack animals, characteristic of the local landscape at the time. The stamp was printed by Rieusset S.A. - Heralmi, as noted at the bottom of the design. 

Cape Juby was a Spanish possession located on the coast of present-day southern Morocco. During the Spanish protectorate era (1912–1956), various stamps were issued for use in the territory, often as overprints on Spanish or Moroccan issues, or as unique designs like this airmail series. This specific 1942 series was part of a larger set of landscapes with aircraft.

Correos Del Ecuador

CORREOS DEL ECUADOR issued in the late 1930s to 1940s stamps depicting Mount Chimborazo (Chimborazo-Andes Ecuatorianos), an inactive stratovolcano in the Andes. These stamps were released in different colours and either a face value of 30 Centavos (Treinta Centavos). American Bank Note printed the stamps.

Mount Chimborazo  is a major national landmark; although not the highest peak by elevation above sea level, its position on the equatorial bulge makes its summit the point on Earth closest to the sun.

Maygar Posta Traditional Attire

MAYGAR POSTA in 1963 issued a series of nine stamps based on traditional attire of Hungary. Shown here are two of those stamps: the Kapuvar and Madarsko costumes.