Philately - The Fiction Connection
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See how you fare with this set of quizzes. As always, Frederick Highland invites your questions or comments.
Quick Links: Set 1 - Set 2 - Set 3 - Set 4
The curious carved objects on this Greek issue are:
a)
walking sticks
b)
rustic flutes
c)
knitting needle holders
d)
wooden fans
Why would we find Pegasus on this 1959 Hungarian stamp honoring Friedrich Schiller? Most likely, the famous man worked as a:
a)
mail carrier
b)
petroleum engineer
c)
poet
d)
soldier
A traditional Japanese article of clothing is featured on this Ryuku Islands issue. The article is a:
a)
sash
b)
headband
c)
collar
d)
scarf
The number appearing on the tab of this Israeli stamp is a:
a)
date stamp
b)
control number
c)
bandalette
d)
plate number
This unusual item from South America is most likely a(n):
a)
semi-postal from Ecuador
b)
airmail stamp from Honduras
c)
definitive from Bolivia
d)
revenue from Venezuela
One of the most famous key types in stamp collecting, this 1912 issue from German New Guinea features a well-known historical ship. Which ship is it?
a)
Hindenburg
b)
Bismarck
c)
Hohenzollern
d)
Graf Spee
