Philatelic Definitions Of The Week

I thought I'd post some interesting philatelic related definitions every once in a while. Here are the first three:

1. Admirals: A nickname for three British Commonwealth definitive series: Canada 1912-1925 (Scott Nos. 104-34); New Zealand 1926 (Scott Nos. 182-84); Rhodesia 1913-19 (Scott Nos. 119-38). The stamps depict King George V in naval uniform.

2. Bluenose: The nickname for Canada Scott 158, the 50¢ issue of 1929, picturing the schooner Bluenose.

3. Changeling: A stamp whose color has been changed-intentionally or unintentionally-by contact with a chemical or exposure to light.

Interesting Laswabbie, I look forward to your next installment!

Laswabbie

Thanks keep them coming weekly, Love learning these things

Changling is that like flip flop ?

I have to bite my tongue before getting into politics,
here, but the definition of changeling has to do with
changing colors.

Very Cool thread here Greg. I can't wait to learn more.

I think some of those U.S air mail stamps that show scenes of U.S.A, might classify as changlings. I put them into the chemical H2O and they come out faded.

Steve

Changeling, uhhh, wasn't that a creature on Deep Space Nine
or Star Trek series ?!

Gussyboy1

Laswabbie.. I believe that Southern Rhodesia, also issued
Admirals

By the way...great thread you started

Changeling: an ink color change due to exposure to bright light, chemical fumes, heat or other causes.

greens, reds, violets and yellows are especially prone to change

Very cool, this is a great idea! All the members can watch for your wholesome little nuggets of learning.

Jser