BOLIVIA [Bolivia], the Republic of Bolivia is a country in Central South America. From the 16th century Spanish colony. In August 1825 Bolivia became independent. The first stamp issued in 1867, they the image of the Condor. In 1870-93 as postal used stamps. In 1909 issued the first commemorative stamps 1924 — postal airmail, 1943, the first block, 1931-38 — postage due stamp, 1939 — postal tax. The Olympic games in Moscow, Bolivia dedicated a few blocks. From 1980 produced (usually in small batches) a large number of blocks on a variety of topics. Postage stamp of Bolivia
BOLIVIANO — until 1963 the monetary unit of Bolivia, equal to 100 centavos.
BOMB — stamp name of stamps of Sicily, with a picture of king Ferdinand II. "Bomb"
BONACOSSI MEDAL. Established in 1953 in memory of the famous Italian stamp collector on sports topics Alberta Bonacossi. The medal is awarded to the post office that issued the best brand on a sports theme. First two medals awarded to post offices of Luxembourg and Hungary.
BORDEAUX RELEASE [Bordeaux, France]. In 1870-71 during the Franco-proskau war French stamps issued in Bordeaux. Stamps with face value from 1 to 80 centimes without teeth printed using the lithographic technique. Known from private up zubtsovku.
BOREK , Richard (1874-1947) — the founder of the famous philatelic trading company in Braunschweig (Germany), for many years he published albums and my journal. From 1948 the company published stamp catalogues German States, and some countries of Europe and some non-European countries.
BORK - BRÜCK — the route of the first transport of mail by aircraft 18.02.1912 in Germany from the village of Bork in Pants. Released vignette, inwhich center a place for the brand. In March — may 1912 flights were continued; issued semi-official stamps (with teeth and without) purple. Are very uncommon in the mail.
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA [Bosna i Hercegowina] — socialist Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY). Up to 1875 — the possession of the Ottoman Empire. Occupied in 1878 and in 1908 annexed by Austria-Hungary. After the collapse of Austria-Hungary in 1918 joined the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, in 1929 — Yugoslavia. The postal service of Bosnia and Herzegovina, occupied by Austria-Hungary, was in charge of the war Ministry. The first stamps with the coat of arms of Austria — released in 1879. On stamps the name of the territory was not initially specified (appeared only in 1906). From 1912 on stamps inscription (it.) "The Imperial and Royal military post. Bosnia and Herzegovina". The stamps were produced until 1918. In 1904-16 and issued postage due stamps. In 1918-19 for Bosnia and Herzegovina issued their own stamps — overprints on stamps of Austria new name of the country. Then, in the circulation postage stamps of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, Slovenes, from 1929— Yugoslavia. Postage stamps of Bosnia and Herzegovina
BOTSWANA [Botswana], the Republic of Botswana is a country in southern Africa, the former British colony of Bechuanaland. Independence proclaimed 30.09.1966. It is marked with a series of commemorative stamps, and standartnyh stamps of Bechuanaland overprint made (English). "Republic Of Botswana". In 1967 entered into circulation a new series of definitive stamps with the new name of the country. In 1968 released the first block, from 1967 — postage due stamps. Postage stamp of Botswana
BOYACÁ [Wowza] — 1858 state of Granada Confederation, then, with 1861 United States of Colombia, 1886 — province of Colombia (South America). Its own brand of original drawings was produced in 1899-1904 in 1903-04, with teeth and without teeth. With Jul 1906 in circulation are stamps of Colombia. Postage stamp of Boyaci
BRATISLAVA BLOCKS — philatelic title publications mail Czechoslovakia 1937 in connection with the National exhibition postal stamps in Bratislava. The Bratislava unit 1
BRUNSWICK [Braunschweig] — a former Duchy on the territory of Germany. From 1871 a part of Germany. The first stamps with the coat of arms were issued in 1852 and was produced until 1865. In 1857, published grade, generously shared by quarters, each of which could be used separately. This is one of the smallest brands in the world. Brand of Braunschweig from 01.01. 1868 replaced by stamps of the North German postal district. In 1872 entered into circulation stamps of Germany. Postage stamp Braunschweig
BRAZIL [Brasil], Federative Republic of Brazil — a country in South America, in Eastern and Central parts of the continent. In 1822-89 — Empire, since 1889 — the Republic. The first stamps, the famous "bullseye", released in 1843. On stamps 1843-66 the name of the state was not mentioned. In 1899 issued newspaper stamps, 1900 — the first commemorative stamps in honor of the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Brazil; the first postal airmail stamps were issued in 1927, the first unit — 1948; 1906-20 in — service stamps 1890 postage due, 1933 — postal tax. On stamps 1972, besides the usual inscriptions, is placed the emblem of the 150th anniversary of the independence of the country. Of 2 stamps with a coupon in the center and small sheet, consisting of 25 newspaper stamps without teeth with commemorative text in lower margin of sheet. Postage stamps of Brazil
BREITFUS, Fedor L. (1851-1907) — a famous Russian philatelist and the founder and Chairman for 24 years of the St. Petersburg section of the International society of philatelists (Dresden). According to the memoirs of contemporaries, had the best stamp collection in Russia and the third (after Ferrari and Tapling) in the world.
BREMEN [Bremen, Germany] — 1646 Free city, from 1871 a part of Germany. In Bremen worked for the post office a number of countries. Own stamps were issued in 1855-67. On stamps the coat of arms of the city. With 01.01.1868 brand Bremen withdrawn from circulation and replaced by stamps of the North German postal district. From 1872 used stamps of Germany. Postage stamp of Bremen
BREMERHAVEN MAIL [Hamburg, Germany]. Bremerhaven was part of the Free city of Bremen. Forwarding mails between Bremen and Bremerhaven were paid at a reduced rate, for which Bremen was produced in stamps of that denomination (1855, 1863).
BREWER — owner of book and stationery shop in Brighton (County of Sussex, England). In 1820 the first manufactured with the help of special templates for envelopesof various sizes for business cards and letters and sold them in his shop.
