BELIZE [Belize] — the former British colony under the name. British Honduras in Central America, in the Eastern part of the Peninsula of Yucatan. In 1973, renamed to Belize. Independence proclaimed 21.09.1981. First stamps — overprint-new name (eng.) on stamps of British Honduras— released in 1973. In 1974 the series was reissued with the new name of the country. Commemorative stamps were issued from 1973, the first in 1977, postage stamps — 1976.
Postage stamps of Belize
BELLERS AND DAVYauthor of one of the first English catalogues of postage stamps entitled "Standard Guide for Postage Stamp Collecting" ("a General guide for collectors of postage stamps"), published in London in 1864. The directory was produced three times.
BENI [Beni province, Bolivia, South America]. In 1946 for all mailings within the province introduced a mandatory tax. For payment issued special stamps (6 values) with the image of the local landscape. On the stamp the number of the decree on the introduction of stamps and the inscription (in Spanish) "Bolivia. The 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Beni".
Postage stamp province of Bolivia — Beni
BENIN [Benin], people's Republic of Benin (until 1975 the Republic of Dahomey) is a country in West Africa. In 1892-99 — French colony, which was renamed in 1899 in Dahomey. Independence was proclaimed in 1960. Own stamps were issued in 1892 overprint (FR.) the name "Benin" on stamps of the colonial issue. Had previously used the stamps of France and universal issues of French colonies. In 1893, 1894 issued stamps colonial style with two names the country's "Coast of Benin and Benin". Postage stamp issued in 1894. In 1899 entered into circulation stamps with the name. "Dahomey". The first stamps with the name of the state "people's Republic of Benin" was released in 1976, they dedicated to the proclamation of the Republic. At the same time issued an airmail stamp and the first block. Statesociety since the birth of V. I. Lenin dedicated to the 2 brand. Of a series of stamps dedicated to the Moscow Olympics and the Rover. From 1978 issued postage due stamps.
Postage stamp of the people's Republic of Benin
BEQUIA[Bequia] — island in the group Grenadersky Islands belonging to gosudarstava Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, whose independence is enshrined 27.10.1979. Private stamps issued since February 1984.
Postage stamps of Bequia
BERGEDORF MAIL [Bergedorf, Northern Germany, the former East Germany]. Bergedorf was the joint possession of the Hanseatic cities of Hamburg and lübeck. With 01.01.1868 — possession of Hamburg. From 1871 a part of Germany. Private stamp issued in 1861-67. On stamps — combined image halves of the arms of Lubeck and Hamburg — the emblem of the city. In the corners of the drawing - abbreviation (lat.) Liu-Rafael-Hamburg post office. There are a number of remakes. Brand 31.12.1867 withdrawn and replaced by stamps of the North German postal district. From 1872 used stamps of Germany. In the mail of Bergedorf were sold stamps of Denmark, Prussia, Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg to pay for shipping to these countries.
Postage stamp of Bergedorf
BERGER of LEVRO, Oscar (1826-1903) — a French bookseller from Strasburg. In 1861 produced the first list of the postage stamps and postal stationery. During 1861-64 list withstood 12 ed.
BERLIN — BRANDENBURGsee Berlin edition.
The ISSUE of BERLIN [Berlin, Germany]. After the surrender of Germany's Main postal administration Berlin in June 1945 prepared and issued a series of stamps 7 values with the image of a heraldic bear, working on the restoration of the city, the emblem of the city and others that were in circulation in the territory not only of greater Berlin, but in Brandenburg. Series released also with a zigzag notch, circulation-100 thousand copies. Was in circulation until 31.10.1946.
Postage stamp of Berlin
"BERLIN SEAL"— philatelic title of the 2nd edition of stamps of the Control Council for Germany (see Germany) in honor of the Leipzig fair 1947, printed in Berlin (in contrast to the 1st edition in Leipzig).
"BERLIN REMAKE"— philatelic name custom vintage dealer F. Kozak remakes of the 1st issue of the German mail on the Marshall Islands. For remakes use a new printed form.
BERMUDA [Bermuda] Islands in the North — Western part of the Atlantic ocean, a British possession. The first stamps prepared and issued by postmaster William B. Perot, in 1848. Represent the imprint of a round stamp with inscription (English). "Hamilton. Bermuda", the year of issue (changed annually until 1856) and the signature of the postmaster. Was only used on the Islands. In 1865 entered into circulation as the brand standard issue for the Islands. In 1920 issued the first commemorative stamps, 1918 — stamps war tax, 1970 — the first block.
Postage stamps of Bermuda
BERN [Bern, capital of Switzerland]. Here in 1874, signed the Treaty establishing the General postal Union (since 1878 — universal postal Union — UPU). Since then, the governing bodies of the UPU is located in Bern.
"BERNE EDITION"— philatelic name brands, prepared by the German post in 1897— 99 for the colonies of New Guinea, South West Africa, Cameroon, Marshall Islands and Slovenia (edition of 800 sets). Different font size from the later overprints of stamps of these colonies. Intended to send to the Permanent Bureau of the UPU in Bern as samples.
BETAMoroccan— title of peseta.
BETA HASSANI— at the beginning of the century the monetary unit of Morocco equal to 100 musenet.
BEZA— see Rupee.
BHOPAL [Bhopal] — the former feudal Principality in British India. Own stamps were issued in 1876-1908. Until 1903 the name of the Principality on the stamps were not identified, were placed only the name of the Prince. All stamps withdrawn 01.07.1908. From 1908 to 1949 produced and used for official correspondence service stamps. Withdrawn in 1950.
Postage stamp Bhopal
BHOR [Bhor] — the former feudal Principality in British India. Own stamps were issued in 1879-1901. Because Bhore in 1895 opened the governmental post office, local brands are mainly used for internal mail and for the collection of surcharges from judicial departures.
Postage stamp Bhora
BHUTAN (Bhutan) [Bhutan], the Kingdom of Bhutan (Druk-Yu) — gosudarstvovo in South Asia in the Eastern Himalayas. From 1949 is in special Treaty relations with India. In 1954 published a series of fiscal stamps used as postage. The first post office and commemorative stamps issued in 1962, an airmail — 1967, units in 1964. Bhutan has signed a contract with a foreign stamp. the Agency, which released a large number of brands, significantly in excess of need email of Bhutan.
Postage stamp of Bhutan