GUAM [Guam] is an island in the Pacific ocean in the Mariana group of Islands. Until 1898 — Spanish colony since 1898 — the possession of the United States. In 1899, released its own brand — brand USA 1895-98 years with overprint (English) "GUAM". Since 1901 are in circulation stamps of the United States.
Provisory GUAM — local edition 1930 by order of the Governor of the Islands — Mauritania (English) "GUAM. Local transportation" on stamps of the Philippines. Used for payment and shipping of the city of Hagatna in the nearby towns. Also issued 2 stamps with the emblem of the island. Withdrawn in April 1931.
GUANACASTE RELEASE [Guanacaste province of Costa Rica]. In 1885-89 years, the province had the right to issue its own stamps — imprinting the name of the province on stamps of Costa Rica. There are varieties and errors. Were in circulation only within the province.
GUANGZHOUWAN [Kouang-Tcheou (Wan)] — Chinese territory leased to France in 1898. In 1945 returned to China. Since 1902 the circulation postage stamps of French Indochina with overprint (French and Chinese) the name of the territory, and then with a pattern of repeating drawings of French colonial issues.
GUARANI — 1943 the currency of Paraguay, equal to 100 centimos.
GUATEMALA [Guatemala], the Republic of Guatemala is a country in Central America. Since 1523 and before the Declaration of independence 15.09.1821 Guatemala was a Spanish colony. The first stamps released in 1871, the first commemorative stamps — in 1897, the first postal airmail stamps in 1929, the first in 1938. Service stamps and blocks were published in 1902-39 years. In the years 1919-49 used postal tax stamps. In 1898-1902, fiscal stamps were provided to the respective and individual printings protective mats have been in circulation as a mail.
GUERNSEY [Guernsey] County of Guernsey includes Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm and the other from the group of the channel Islands, the UK. The postal service was created in 1794. Since 1840 used stamps of great Britain. During the German occupation in 1940-45 years on the Islands has produced stamps with the coat of arms of Guernsey and February 1941 were allowed to use as 1-penovich bisected stamps great Britain 2 pence. Since 1945, again used stamps of great Britain. Since 1958 were produced in the regional brands since 1969 — own brands, including postage, and stationery. The first unit was launched in 1975, the first commemorative stamp — 1969.
GUIANA air transport COMPANY [Compagnie des Transports Aeriens Guyanais, TAG]. In 1921 he received the right transport of mail on routes between Cayenne — Saint-Laurent, Saint-Laurent — Inini and back. To pay additional fee, the company issued its own stamps face value of 75 centimes. The stamps are the full or abbreviated name of the company and various drawings. Circulation 120-500 copies. Quenched stamp or ink.
GUILDER:
1. Monetary unit, equal to 60 cresceram, Baden, Bavaria until 1876; North German postal district; Prussia in 1867; South County mail Thurn and taxis, Wurttemberg, southern Germany until 1875.
2. Monetary unit, equal to 100 pfennigs, the Free city of Danzig (now Gdansk, Poland) in the years 1923-39.
3. Monetary unit equal to 100 Rupp family, Swiss of the Canton of Zurich in the years 1843-48.
GUILLOCHE — drawing on paper, postage or other characters (e.g., monetary) of the ornamental pattern in the form of a mesh, interwoven wavy lines. Guilloche proizvoditsa special printing press. As the background image. The guilloche was used first as a means of protection against fraud (stamps of Baden 1851-58), and then as an element of decorative design pattern (stamps of USSR 1944-45 "Orders and medals of the USSR" — No. 894-901, 981-986, and others). Guilloche on a postage stamp of the USSR
GUINEA [Guinee], the Republic of Guinea is a country on the West coast of Africa. The former French colony. Independence proclaimed 02.10.1958. In the years 1978-84 signoretto name gosudarstava the Guinean people's Revolutionary Republic. First stamps — overprint the name of the Republic on stamps of French West Africa — entered into circulation 05.01.1959. At the same time issued a series of commemorative stamps, in 1959 — an airmail stamps, 1962 — the first block, 1959 postage due stamps. Almost all brands of Guinea released with teeth and without teeth. The success of the Soviet space dedicated to unit in 1965. Of a series of stamps dedicated to Lenin, 60th anniversary of the great October socialist revolution. Postage stamps of Guinea
GUINEA-BISSAU [Guine-Bissau], the Republic of Guinea-Bissau is a country in Western Africa. Consists of a mainland, the Islands of Bolama and the bijagos Islands. Former colony of Portuguese Guinea. Independence proclaimed 24.09.1973. The first stamps dedicated to the Declaration of independence, came into circulation in 1974. 1976 stamps of Guinea-Bissau was produced by a foreign philatelic agencies. In honor of the Moscow Olympics issued 6 stamps, 7 blocks, 6 small plates, all with teeth and without teeth. As noted the Soviet-American space mission "Soyuz — Apollo".
GUMMIARABIK - glue used for gumming brands. The difference is a characteristic strong shine. Currently almost never used. Various types of stationery glue sold earlier in stores under the name. Gum Arabic have nothing to do with it. The use of such substitutes for gluing stamps led to their irreversible damage (color spots, fading of paints, etc.).
GURD — from 1880 the monetary unit of Haiti, equal to 100 centimos.
GUYANA [Guyana], the Cooperative Republic of Guyana is a state in the North-Eastern coast of South America. Independence proclaimed 26.05.1966. Until then — colony of British Guiana. The first stamps of the Republic released in 1966 — Mauritania (English) "Guyana. Independence 1966" on stamps of British Guiana. At the same time entered into circulation commemorative issue in honor of independence, the first in 1974, postage stamps since 1967. Statesociety the release of the very rare stamps in the world stamps of British Guiana — dedicated a series of stamps 3 values with the image of "hero of the day" (1967).
GWALIOR [Gwalior] — the former feudal Principality in British India. In 1885 between Gwalior and administration of British India concluded a postal Convention, and 1885-1948 years for use in the territory of Gwalior and delivery of postal items to all areas of India issued stamps of British India with overprint (English) "Gwalior", as well as corporate brands. Withdrawn from circulation and replaced 01.01.1951 brands India.
