Philatelic Glossary - Z
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Z
1: Scott Catalog number prefix for Special Purpose (Japan). 2: (in circle) control mark on back of 1946 regular issue used in Spanish Morocco. 3: Bolivia used its 1928 air mail issue with this overprint for mail carried on Hindenburg. 4: overprint on stamps of Russia for Armenia. 5: with star overprint, on stamps of Russia, Transcaucasion Federated Republics.
1: Scott Catalog number prefix for Special Purpose (Japan). 2: (in circle) control mark on back of 1946 regular issue used in Spanish Morocco. 3: Bolivia used its 1928 air mail issue with this overprint for mail carried on Hindenburg. 4: overprint on stamps of Russia for Armenia. 5: with star overprint, on stamps of Russia, Transcaucasion Federated Republics.
$Z
dollar, currency unit in Zimbabwe.
dollar, currency unit in Zimbabwe.
Za
(Sp.) Zaragoza (Saragossa), Spain pre-adhesive postmark.
(Sp.) Zaragoza (Saragossa), Spain pre-adhesive postmark.
Z.A.
initials of "Zapadnaya Armiya," (Russian) Western Army, Latvia 1919.
initials of "Zapadnaya Armiya," (Russian) Western Army, Latvia 1919.
Zacatecas
district in Mexico, overprint on stamps of Mexico, 1914.
district in Mexico, overprint on stamps of Mexico, 1914.
Za Crveni Krst
inscription on Yugoslavia postal tax stamp for Red Cross.
inscription on Yugoslavia postal tax stamp for Red Cross.
Zadní strana
(Czech.) back (side), reverse (side), other side.
(Czech.) back (side), reverse (side), other side.
Zadonsk
city in Russia, Zemstvo local post; 1878-1914, see Zemstvo.
city in Russia, Zemstvo local post; 1878-1914, see Zemstvo.
Zafarralla
city in Spain, Spanish Civil War local post, Nationalist forces, 1937.
city in Spain, Spanish Civil War local post, Nationalist forces, 1937.
Zafirkék
(Hung.) sapphire blue (color).
(Hung.) sapphire blue (color).
Zafra
city in Spain, Spanish Civil War local post, Nationalist forces, 1936.
city in Spain, Spanish Civil War local post, Nationalist forces, 1936.
Z. Afr. Republiek (Republik)
inscription for Transvaal, see South African Republic.
inscription for Transvaal, see South African Republic.
Zagazig
city in Egypt, Interpostal Seals used 1864-84, see Interpostal Seals.
city in Egypt, Interpostal Seals used 1864-84, see Interpostal Seals.
Zahl
German number.
German number.
Zahldienstmarken
German official statistical sampling stamps, Prussia and Baden for lump sum payments.
German official statistical sampling stamps, Prussia and Baden for lump sum payments.
Zahlungsanweisung
German money order.
German money order.
Zahnfehler
German perforation fault.
German perforation fault.
Zähnung
German perforation.
German perforation.
Zähnungsschlussel
German perforation guage.
German perforation guage.
Záhyb
(Czech.) crease, bend, fold.
(Czech.) crease, bend, fold.
Zaire
central Africa, formerly Congo Democratic Republic; currency: 100 sengi = 1 li-kuta (1967), 100 makuta = 1 Zaire, 100 centimes = 1 franc (1998) 1885, July 1: King Leopold II of Belgium named himself king as area personal possession, 1886, Jan.1: first stamps depicted Leopold, king and sole owner, inscribed “Etat du Congo,” 1908, Nov. 15: Belgium annexed the territory as the Congo Free State, 1960, June 30: named The Congo Democratic Republic, 1961-64: United Nations peace-keeping force in country, 1971, Nov.: changed name to Republic of The Zaire, 1971, Dec. 18: No.1. 4 kuta gold and multi, first stamp as Zaire, 1975: first official stamp; see Belgian Congo, Congo Democratic Republic.
central Africa, formerly Congo Democratic Republic; currency: 100 sengi = 1 li-kuta (1967), 100 makuta = 1 Zaire, 100 centimes = 1 franc (1998) 1885, July 1: King Leopold II of Belgium named himself king as area personal possession, 1886, Jan.1: first stamps depicted Leopold, king and sole owner, inscribed “Etat du Congo,” 1908, Nov. 15: Belgium annexed the territory as the Congo Free State, 1960, June 30: named The Congo Democratic Republic, 1961-64: United Nations peace-keeping force in country, 1971, Nov.: changed name to Republic of The Zaire, 1971, Dec. 18: No.1. 4 kuta gold and multi, first stamp as Zaire, 1975: first official stamp; see Belgian Congo, Congo Democratic Republic.
Zaiss, F. & Co.
inscription on Match stamp; see Private die proprietary stamps.
inscription on Match stamp; see Private die proprietary stamps.
Zakarpatskaya Ukrania
(Russ.) local post, Trans-Carpathian Ukraine, 1944:
(Russ.) local post, Trans-Carpathian Ukraine, 1944:
Zakaznoe
(Russ.) registered.
(Russ.) registered.
Zalamea la Real
city in Spain, Spanish Civil War local post, Nationalist forces, 1937.
city in Spain, Spanish Civil War local post, Nationalist forces, 1937.
Zálepka
(Czech.) letter-card.
(Czech.) letter-card.
Zalotkop
currency unit, Poland, Russian occupation.
currency unit, Poland, Russian occupation.
Zambezia
Mozambique District, Portuguese East Africa, administered by the Zambesia Company; currency: 1,000 reis = 1 milreis 1894: No.1, 5 reis yellow, overprinted Zambezia on Portuguese colonial stamps, first newspaper stamp, 1913-20: provinces of Quelimane and Tete had own stamps, 1922: used Quelimane issues, currently uses stamps of Mozambique; see Quelimane, Tete.
Mozambique District, Portuguese East Africa, administered by the Zambesia Company; currency: 1,000 reis = 1 milreis 1894: No.1, 5 reis yellow, overprinted Zambezia on Portuguese colonial stamps, first newspaper stamp, 1913-20: provinces of Quelimane and Tete had own stamps, 1922: used Quelimane issues, currently uses stamps of Mozambique; see Quelimane, Tete.
Zambia
southern Africa; formerly Northern Rhodesia; currency: 12 pence = 1 shilling, 20 shillings = 1 pound, 100 ngwee =1 kwacha (1968) 1889-1924: administered by the British South Africa Company, 1890: stamps of the British South Africa Company, 1924: area divided into Northern and Southern Rhodesia, 1925: stamps inscribed Northern Rhodesia, 1954: became part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 1964, Oct.24: No.1, 3 pence blue-brown and green, first stamps with new name of Zambia, first postage due stamp, 1967, March 22: joined the UPU; see Rhodesia, Northern, Rhodesia and Nyasaland.
southern Africa; formerly Northern Rhodesia; currency: 12 pence = 1 shilling, 20 shillings = 1 pound, 100 ngwee =1 kwacha (1968) 1889-1924: administered by the British South Africa Company, 1890: stamps of the British South Africa Company, 1924: area divided into Northern and Southern Rhodesia, 1925: stamps inscribed Northern Rhodesia, 1954: became part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 1964, Oct.24: No.1, 3 pence blue-brown and green, first stamps with new name of Zambia, first postage due stamp, 1967, March 22: joined the UPU; see Rhodesia, Northern, Rhodesia and Nyasaland.
Zamboanga
local post overprinted stamps for area in Philippines, operated by Spanish military, 1898.
local post overprinted stamps for area in Philippines, operated by Spanish military, 1898.
Zamora
city in Spain, Spanish Civil War local post, Nationalist forces, 1936.
city in Spain, Spanish Civil War local post, Nationalist forces, 1936.
Zangezur
part of Armenia and Azerbaijan; surcharge on stamps of Russia for use as provisionals, 1919.
part of Armenia and Azerbaijan; surcharge on stamps of Russia for use as provisionals, 1919.
Zante
see Ionian Islands.
see Ionian Islands.
Zanzibar
see Tanzania
see Tanzania
Zanzibar
overprint on stamps of British East Africa, India, 1895-96; see British East Africa, India.
overprint on stamps of British East Africa, India, 1895-96; see British East Africa, India.
Zanzibar
The Road to Zanzibar inscription, unissued Great Britain cinderella by David Horry, 2001.
The Road to Zanzibar inscription, unissued Great Britain cinderella by David Horry, 2001.
Zanzibar
off coast of Tanganyika in East Africa; Sultanate made up of islands of Zanzibar and Pemba,; currency: 12 pies = 1 anna, 16 anna = 1 rupee, 100 cents = 1 rupee (1908), 100 cents = East African shilling (1935) 1875: used stamps of India, 1890: became a British protectorate, 1890, Aug. 27-July 31, 1891: German post office, 1894-1904: French post office operated, overprint/surcharge on stamps of France, 1895, Nov. 10: No.1, ½ anna, green, using stamps of British India with “Zanzibar” overprint, 1896: stamps of British East Africa overprinted “Zanzibar,” 1896, Sept. 30: first Zanzibar designs, 1897: French postage due issued, used in French post office, 1904, July 31: French post office closed, British took control over protectorate,. 1931: first postage due stamp, 1963, Dec.10: independent member of British Commonwealth, 1964, Jan. republic established as People’s Republic of Zanzibar, earlier stamps overprinted “Jamhuri 1964” (Republic), 1964, Feb. 28: first stamps as republic, 1964, April 26: Zanzibar joined Tanganyika, 1964, July.: United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, renamed Tanzania, 1965, Oct. 17: first stamps inscribed Zanzibar, 1968, July 1: stamps replaced with those of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania; now part of the United Republic of Tanzania.
off coast of Tanganyika in East Africa; Sultanate made up of islands of Zanzibar and Pemba,; currency: 12 pies = 1 anna, 16 anna = 1 rupee, 100 cents = 1 rupee (1908), 100 cents = East African shilling (1935) 1875: used stamps of India, 1890: became a British protectorate, 1890, Aug. 27-July 31, 1891: German post office, 1894-1904: French post office operated, overprint/surcharge on stamps of France, 1895, Nov. 10: No.1, ½ anna, green, using stamps of British India with “Zanzibar” overprint, 1896: stamps of British East Africa overprinted “Zanzibar,” 1896, Sept. 30: first Zanzibar designs, 1897: French postage due issued, used in French post office, 1904, July 31: French post office closed, British took control over protectorate,. 1931: first postage due stamp, 1963, Dec.10: independent member of British Commonwealth, 1964, Jan. republic established as People’s Republic of Zanzibar, earlier stamps overprinted “Jamhuri 1964” (Republic), 1964, Feb. 28: first stamps as republic, 1964, April 26: Zanzibar joined Tanganyika, 1964, July.: United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, renamed Tanzania, 1965, Oct. 17: first stamps inscribed Zanzibar, 1968, July 1: stamps replaced with those of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania; now part of the United Republic of Tanzania.
Zanzibar, French Offices
currency: 16 annas = 1 rupee 1894: No.1, ½ anna on 5 centime green, surcharge on stamps of France, 1897: “Poste France Zanzibar” surcharge printed on the margins of sheets of french stamps.
currency: 16 annas = 1 rupee 1894: No.1, ½ anna on 5 centime green, surcharge on stamps of France, 1897: “Poste France Zanzibar” surcharge printed on the margins of sheets of french stamps.
Zanzibar-Tanzania
Zanzibar, 1965-66.
Zanzibar, 1965-66.
Zanzibaz
British Colonial Royal Wedding frames from book Surreal Stamps and Unreal Stickers.
British Colonial Royal Wedding frames from book Surreal Stamps and Unreal Stickers.
Západ
(Czech.) West.
(Czech.) West.
Zapadna Bosna
Bosnia local overprint for Western Bosnia, Rebel Muslim ministate, Western Bosnia, 1993-95.
Bosnia local overprint for Western Bosnia, Rebel Muslim ministate, Western Bosnia, 1993-95.
Západni Evropa
(Czech.) Western Europe.
(Czech.) Western Europe.
Západni Ukrajinsky
(Czech.) Western Ukraine.
(Czech.) Western Ukraine.
Západni Nemecko
(Czech.) Western Germany.
(Czech.) Western Germany.
Západni Samoa
(Czech.) Western Samoa.
(Czech.) Western Samoa.
Z.A.R.
(Zuid Africaansche Republiek) (Afrik.) South African Republic, overprint on stamps of Cape of Good Hope for British occupation of Vryeburg; see Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek, South African Republic.
(Zuid Africaansche Republiek) (Afrik.) South African Republic, overprint on stamps of Cape of Good Hope for British occupation of Vryeburg; see Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek, South African Republic.
Zara
Dalmatian seaport, part of Austro-Hungarian Empire; 1918: taken by Italian forces from Austria, 1920: ceded to Italy, 1923: made a free port, 1929-42: Italian enclave on Yugoslav territory, 1943, Sept. 8: occupied by Germany, overprint “Deutsche Besetzung Zara” (German occupation Zara) on stamps of Italy, 1945: annexed to Yugoslavia.
Dalmatian seaport, part of Austro-Hungarian Empire; 1918: taken by Italian forces from Austria, 1920: ceded to Italy, 1923: made a free port, 1929-42: Italian enclave on Yugoslav territory, 1943, Sept. 8: occupied by Germany, overprint “Deutsche Besetzung Zara” (German occupation Zara) on stamps of Italy, 1945: annexed to Yugoslavia.
Zaragoza
province in Spain, Spanish Civil War local post, Nationalist and Republican forces, 1936-37.
province in Spain, Spanish Civil War local post, Nationalist and Republican forces, 1936-37.
Zaragoza School
bogus local post, Spanish, 1953?
bogus local post, Spanish, 1953?
Zárí
(Czech.) September.
(Czech.) September.
Zarkach
Poland-Zarki local post.
Poland-Zarki local post.
Zarska Bulgarska Posta
Royalist Bulgaria-Government in Exile labels, 1964.
Royalist Bulgaria-Government in Exile labels, 1964.
Zarki
local post, Poland, German occupation, 1918.
local post, Poland, German occupation, 1918.
Zawiercie
local post, Poland, German occupation, 1916.
local post, Poland, German occupation, 1916.
Z.B.S.
see Germany: Zeitungs-Bucher-Spedition. Germanlocal post forBeuthen,Gleiwitz,Königshütten, Neisse, Oppein, 1896.
see Germany: Zeitungs-Bucher-Spedition. Germanlocal post forBeuthen,Gleiwitz,Königshütten, Neisse, Oppein, 1896.
Z.B.V.B. Post
United Kingdom postal strike: local post 1971.
United Kingdom postal strike: local post 1971.
Zdunska Wola
city in German-occupied Russian Poland, local post overprint, 1918-20.
city in German-occupied Russian Poland, local post overprint, 1918-20.
ZD., Zusammendruck
German se-tenant.
German se-tenant.
Zece
(Rom.) ten (number).
(Rom.) ten (number).
Zechmeyer's transfers
German toymaker, made postage stamp transfers reproducing stamps for children.
German toymaker, made postage stamp transfers reproducing stamps for children.
Zefta
city in Egypt, Interpostal Seals used 1864-84, see Interpostal Seals.
city in Egypt, Interpostal Seals used 1864-84, see Interpostal Seals.
Zegelregt
inscription on revenue stamps for use in Transvaal, 1895.
inscription on revenue stamps for use in Transvaal, 1895.
Zeichnung
German design, artwork printed portion of a stamp, as distinguished from the surrounding margin of blank paper.
German design, artwork printed portion of a stamp, as distinguished from the surrounding margin of blank paper.
Zeitung
German newspaper, periodical or journals.
German newspaper, periodical or journals.
Zeitungsmarke
German inscription on stamps of Austria, Germany for newspaper stamp.
German inscription on stamps of Austria, Germany for newspaper stamp.
Zeitungsmarke Deutsches Reich
German inscription on stamps of Germany for newspaper stamp.
German inscription on stamps of Germany for newspaper stamp.
Zeitungs Post Stempel
German newspaper postage stamps.
German newspaper postage stamps.
Zeitungs Staempel
German inscription on first newspaper stamp of Austria.
German inscription on first newspaper stamp of Austria.
Zeitz
city in Germany, Courier local post, 1893-1900.
city in Germany, Courier local post, 1893-1900.
Zejla
city in Somaliland Protectorate, Interpostal Seals used 1864-84, see Interpostal Seals.
city in Somaliland Protectorate, Interpostal Seals used 1864-84, see Interpostal Seals.
Zelaya
Nicaragua Province, aka Bluefields; 1904-05: first stamps issued, “B.Dpto.Zelaya” overprint to prevent currency manipulation, used to fill dealers’ orders, never regularly issued or used, 1909: first official stamps used overprint “Oficial B,” 1912: Zelaya and Cabo Gracias provinces’ currency was on a silver basis, rest of Nicaragua used paper money separate stamps issued; see Nicaragua, Cabo Gracias a Dios.
Nicaragua Province, aka Bluefields; 1904-05: first stamps issued, “B.Dpto.Zelaya” overprint to prevent currency manipulation, used to fill dealers’ orders, never regularly issued or used, 1909: first official stamps used overprint “Oficial B,” 1912: Zelaya and Cabo Gracias provinces’ currency was on a silver basis, rest of Nicaragua used paper money separate stamps issued; see Nicaragua, Cabo Gracias a Dios.
Zelená
(Czech.) green (color).
(Czech.) green (color).
Zelenavy
(Czech.) greenish (color).
(Czech.) greenish (color).
Zelenomodrá
(Czech.) green-blue (color).
(Czech.) green-blue (color).
Zelenosedá
(Czech.) green-grey (color).
(Czech.) green-grey (color).
Zelenozlutá
(Czech.) green-yellow (color).
(Czech.) green-yellow (color).
Zeleny
(Czech.) green (color).
(Czech.) green (color).
Zeleznice
(Czech.) railroad, railway.
(Czech.) railroad, railway.
Zellin, J. H.& Co.
inscription on Medicine stamp; see Private die proprietary stamps.
inscription on Medicine stamp; see Private die proprietary stamps.
Zemetresení
(Czech.) earthquake.
(Czech.) earthquake.
Zemliansk
city in Russia, Zemstvo local post; 1874-80, see Zemstvo.
city in Russia, Zemstvo local post; 1874-80, see Zemstvo.
Zemstvo
A local stamp issued by Russian municipal governments or zemstvos, in accordance with an imperial edict of 1870.
A local stamp issued by Russian municipal governments or zemstvos, in accordance with an imperial edict of 1870.
Zenkor
city in Russia, Zemstvo local post; 1860-1915, see Zemstvo.
city in Russia, Zemstvo local post; 1860-1915, see Zemstvo.
Zenobia
April Fool's spoof using Hawaii and the Netherlands designs.
April Fool's spoof using Hawaii and the Netherlands designs.
Zensierte post
German censored mail.
German censored mail.
Zensurstempel
German censor cancel.
German censor cancel.
Zenter
German center.
German center.
Zentraler Kurierdienst
German "Courier Mail" overprint issued in 1947 by German Democratic Republic for sealing official correspondence, used for officials, 1956-57.
German "Courier Mail" overprint issued in 1947 by German Democratic Republic for sealing official correspondence, used for officials, 1956-57.
Zentriert
German location of the stamp design on the piece of paper it is printed on; if it is exactly in the middle, it is called a "perfectly centered stamp."
German location of the stamp design on the piece of paper it is printed on; if it is exactly in the middle, it is called a "perfectly centered stamp."
Zentrierung
German centering.
German centering.
Zepelinová Posta
(Czech.) see Celistvosti - Zepelinová Posta
(Czech.) see Celistvosti - Zepelinová Posta
Zeppelin
German airship built by Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, his firm Luftschiffbau Zeppelin or its related (Goodyear Zeppelin) or successor firms (Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei).
German airship built by Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, his firm Luftschiffbau Zeppelin or its related (Goodyear Zeppelin) or successor firms (Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei).
Zeppelin
overprint on stamps of Finland and Iceland, airmails, 1930.
overprint on stamps of Finland and Iceland, airmails, 1930.
Zeppelin Mail
stamp-like label privately printed by A.C. Roesler
stamp-like label privately printed by A.C. Roesler
Zeppelin Post
Liechtenstein airmails.
Liechtenstein airmails.
Zeppelins
The stamps issued for, or in honor of, zeppelin flights. Cacheted covers carried on such flights are Zeppelin covers.
The stamps issued for, or in honor of, zeppelin flights. Cacheted covers carried on such flights are Zeppelin covers.
Zero
postal administration mark for invalid stamps used on mail at country of origin.
postal administration mark for invalid stamps used on mail at country of origin.
Zerrissen
German torn.
German torn.
ZES
see Zil Elwannyen Sesel.
see Zil Elwannyen Sesel.
Zf., Zahnfehler
German perforation fault.
German perforation fault.
Z Grill
two copies exist of the US 1867 1¢ blue Z grill, name not related to the shape of the grill; discoverer, William L. Stevenson could not decide to which family of grills the stamps belonged and called it "Z."
two copies exist of the US 1867 1¢ blue Z grill, name not related to the shape of the grill; discoverer, William L. Stevenson could not decide to which family of grills the stamps belonged and called it "Z."
Zi
(Rom.) day.
(Rom.) day.
Zickzackformig
German zig-zag roulette format
German zig-zag roulette format
Zieber's One Cent Dispatch
U. S. local post, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1851.
U. S. local post, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1851.
Ziegelrot
German brick red color.
German brick red color.
Zieher cards
postcards printed and sold by Otto Zieher, Munich, Germany in the early 1900s.
postcards printed and sold by Otto Zieher, Munich, Germany in the early 1900s.
Zielfahrt
German flight.
German flight.
Zienkof
city in Russia, Zemstvo local post; 1878-1916, see Zemstvo.
city in Russia, Zemstvo local post; 1878-1916, see Zemstvo.
Ziffer
German figure, numeral.
German figure, numeral.
Zig Zag lines
watermark seen on Korea, 1884.
watermark seen on Korea, 1884.
Zig-zag roulette
the perforation cuts resemble the teeth of a saw.
the perforation cuts resemble the teeth of a saw.
Zil Eloigne Sesel
(Creol) see Zil Elwannyen Sesel.
(Creol) see Zil Elwannyen Sesel.
Zil Elwagne Sesel
see Zil Elwannyen Sesel.
see Zil Elwannyen Sesel.
Zil Elwannyen Sesel
(ZES) outer islands, south of Seychelles, Aldabra, Farquhar and Des Roches of Seychelles; 1968-76: formerly part of the British Indian Ocean territory; 1980, June 20: No.1, 5¢; multicolor, stamps inscribed “Zil Eloigne Sesel” sold from the m.v. Cinq Juin, as a traveling post office, 1982, July 22: stamps inscribed “Zil Elwagne Sesel Seychelles,” stamps of ZES used when post offices ran out of Seychelles stamps, 1992, Dec. last new stamps appeared, plenty of stock on hand; see British Indian Ocean Territory, Seychelles.
(ZES) outer islands, south of Seychelles, Aldabra, Farquhar and Des Roches of Seychelles; 1968-76: formerly part of the British Indian Ocean territory; 1980, June 20: No.1, 5¢; multicolor, stamps inscribed “Zil Eloigne Sesel” sold from the m.v. Cinq Juin, as a traveling post office, 1982, July 22: stamps inscribed “Zil Elwagne Sesel Seychelles,” stamps of ZES used when post offices ran out of Seychelles stamps, 1992, Dec. last new stamps appeared, plenty of stock on hand; see British Indian Ocean Territory, Seychelles.
Zillions of Stamps
Linn's Stamp News online retail website
Linn's Stamp News online retail website
Zimbabwe
southeastern Africa, formerly Southern Rhodesia; currency: 100 cents = 1 dollar 1890-1924: stamps of British South African Company, 1924: stamps inscribed “Southern Rhodesia,” 1980, April 18: No.1, 1¢ multicolor, first stamp as Republic of Zimbabwe, 1981, July 31: joined the UPU, first postage due stamp.
southeastern Africa, formerly Southern Rhodesia; currency: 100 cents = 1 dollar 1890-1924: stamps of British South African Company, 1924: stamps inscribed “Southern Rhodesia,” 1980, April 18: No.1, 1¢ multicolor, first stamp as Republic of Zimbabwe, 1981, July 31: joined the UPU, first postage due stamp.
Zimska Pomoc
"Winter Help," overprint on stamps of Italy for occupation by Germany of Ljubljana, Yugoslavia.
"Winter Help," overprint on stamps of Italy for occupation by Germany of Ljubljana, Yugoslavia.
Zimtbraun
German cinnamon (color).
German cinnamon (color).
Zincography
printing from zinc plates.
printing from zinc plates.
Zinc orthosilicate
a phosphorescent suspension that glows under shortwave ultraviolet light; used as a taggant.
a phosphorescent suspension that glows under shortwave ultraviolet light; used as a taggant.
Zip
a cartoon character, designed by Howard B. Wilcox, looking like a postman printed on the margins of U.S. stamps and booklet panes since 1963. The man is referred to as Mr. Zip and is used to encourage people to use the Zone Improvement Plan code. It is always collected attached to the postage stamp. Mr. Zip officially retired in 1983, but he remained on the selvage of some stamps until 1986.
a cartoon character, designed by Howard B. Wilcox, looking like a postman printed on the margins of U.S. stamps and booklet panes since 1963. The man is referred to as Mr. Zip and is used to encourage people to use the Zone Improvement Plan code. It is always collected attached to the postage stamp. Mr. Zip officially retired in 1983, but he remained on the selvage of some stamps until 1986.
Zip+4
Addition of four digits to the basic Zip Code for sorting by carrier route and specific location; see Zip code, sector, segment.
Addition of four digits to the basic Zip Code for sorting by carrier route and specific location; see Zip code, sector, segment.
Zip+4 barcode
a nine digit POSTNET (POSTal Numeric Encoding Technique) consisting of 52 vertical bars.
a nine digit POSTNET (POSTal Numeric Encoding Technique) consisting of 52 vertical bars.
Zip+4 presort
bulk mail presorted to the nine-digit Zip Code and bundled.
bulk mail presorted to the nine-digit Zip Code and bundled.
ZIP block
"U.S. marginal marking block with the selvage bearing the image of the ""Mr. ZIP"" cartoon character and/or an inscription urging the use of ZIP code. This first appeared on U.S. marginal selvage in 1964. Typically a ZIP block is a block of four stamps."
"U.S. marginal marking block with the selvage bearing the image of the ""Mr. ZIP"" cartoon character and/or an inscription urging the use of ZIP code. This first appeared on U.S. marginal selvage in 1964. Typically a ZIP block is a block of four stamps."
ZIP code
The U.S. numerical post code used to speed and mechanize mail handling and delivery. The letters stand for Zoning Improvement Plan.
The U.S. numerical post code used to speed and mechanize mail handling and delivery. The letters stand for Zoning Improvement Plan.
Zisemann, Griesheim & Co.
Inscription on Match stamp; see Private die proprietary stamps.
Inscription on Match stamp; see Private die proprietary stamps.
Zitronengelb
German citron (color).
German citron (color).
Zittau
1: city in Germany, Express-Packet-Beförderung, local post, 1887. 2: city in Germany, Verkehrsanstalt Courier, local post, 1898-1900.
1: city in Germany, Express-Packet-Beförderung, local post, 1887. 2: city in Germany, Verkehrsanstalt Courier, local post, 1898-1900.
ZKD
(Zentraler Kurierdienst) German official mail in the DDR between government agencies and industries.
(Zentraler Kurierdienst) German official mail in the DDR between government agencies and industries.
Zkousel
(Czech.) expertized (by).
(Czech.) expertized (by).
Zkusmy tisk(y)
(Czech.) proof(s), trial print(ing)(s).
(Czech.) proof(s), trial print(ing)(s).
Zl, Zloty
currency unit in Poland.
currency unit in Poland.
Zlatá
(Czech.) gold (metallic color).
(Czech.) gold (metallic color).
Zlutá
(Czech.) yellow (color).
(Czech.) yellow (color).
Zlutohnedá
(Czech.) yellow-brown, sienna (color).
(Czech.) yellow-brown, sienna (color).
Zlutoolivova
(Czech.) yellow-olive (color).
(Czech.) yellow-olive (color).
Zlutooranzová
(Czech.) yellow-brown, sienna (color).
(Czech.) yellow-brown, sienna (color).
Zlutooranzová
(Czech.) yellow-orange (color).
(Czech.) yellow-orange (color).
Zluty
(Czech.) yellow (color).
(Czech.) yellow (color).
Z.M.
overprint on stamps of Mexico for Zacatecas provisionals.
overprint on stamps of Mexico for Zacatecas provisionals.
Znalci
(Czech.) experts.
(Czech.) experts.
Známka
(Czech.) stamp, postage stamp.
(Czech.) stamp, postage stamp.
Známka na vystrizku
(Czech.) postage stamp(s) on piece of paper or envelope, or on parcel clippings; see Vystrizek.
(Czech.) postage stamp(s) on piece of paper or envelope, or on parcel clippings; see Vystrizek.
Známka nezoubkovaná
(Czech.) imperforate stamp.
(Czech.) imperforate stamp.
Známka potravní dane
(Czech.) consumption tax stamp.
(Czech.) consumption tax stamp.
Známka postovne znehodnocená
(Czech.) postally cancelled stamp.
(Czech.) postally cancelled stamp.
Známka postovním razítkem
(Czech.) postally used stamp, see Upotrebená.
(Czech.) postally used stamp, see Upotrebená.
Známka pro obchodní tiskopisy
(Czech.) printed matter stamp.
(Czech.) printed matter stamp.
Známka s deskovou znackou
(Czech.) stamp with a plate marking
(Czech.) stamp with a plate marking
Známka s razítkem ochoty
(Czech.) stamp being cancelled to order.
(Czech.) stamp being cancelled to order.
Znamkové pole
(Czech.) plate position, sheet position.
(Czech.) plate position, sheet position.
Známkove sasitky
(Czech.) stamp booklets.
(Czech.) stamp booklets.
Známky
(Czech.) stamps.
(Czech.) stamps.
ZOB
inscription on brick pictured in seal that is an abbreviation in Polish for the Jewish Battle Organization that fought against Nazis in the Warsaw ghetto uprising, 1943.
inscription on brick pictured in seal that is an abbreviation in Polish for the Jewish Battle Organization that fought against Nazis in the Warsaw ghetto uprising, 1943.
ZOFK
Zona Occupata Fiumano Kupa (Fiume Kupa Occupied Zone) overprint on stamps of Italy for Fiume; see Fiume.
Zona Occupata Fiumano Kupa (Fiume Kupa Occupied Zone) overprint on stamps of Italy for Fiume; see Fiume.
Zöld
(Hung.) green (color).
(Hung.) green (color).
Zöldfoki Szigetek
(Hung.) Cape Verde Island.
(Hung.) Cape Verde Island.
Zoll
German customs.
German customs.
Zollverein
a customs union of the North German States, formed in 1818.
a customs union of the North German States, formed in 1818.
Zolotonosha
city in Russia, Zemstvo local post; 1880-1916, see Zemstvo.
city in Russia, Zemstvo local post; 1880-1916, see Zemstvo.
Zomerzegel
inscription on semipostals of Netherlands.
inscription on semipostals of Netherlands.
Zona
(Sp.) zone.
(Sp.) zone.
Zona de Ocupatie PTT 1919 Romania
(Rom.) overprint on stamps of Hungary, Romanian occupation, 1919.
(Rom.) overprint on stamps of Hungary, Romanian occupation, 1919.
Zona de Protectorado Espanol en Marruecos
(Sp.) overprint on stamps of Spain for Spanish Morocco, 1916-25.
(Sp.) overprint on stamps of Spain for Spanish Morocco, 1916-25.
Zona Occupata Fiumano Kupa
overprint on stamps of Yugoslavia, Italian Occupation.
overprint on stamps of Yugoslavia, Italian Occupation.
Zone
a number that was part of US addresses until the start of the ZIP Code in 1963; inserted between the name of the city and the state.
a number that was part of US addresses until the start of the ZIP Code in 1963; inserted between the name of the city and the state.
Zone Francaise
inscription on stamps of France, occupation of Germany.
inscription on stamps of France, occupation of Germany.
Zone Francaise Briefpost
overprint on stamps of Germany, French occupation, 1945-46.
overprint on stamps of Germany, French occupation, 1945-46.
Zone Matitima Terrestre
(Sp.) found on fiscals for port dues.
(Sp.) found on fiscals for port dues.
Zone Improvement Plan
see Zip.
see Zip.
Zoubkováne
(Czech.) perforated.
(Czech.) perforated.
Zoubkováni
(Czech.) gauge of perforation.
(Czech.) gauge of perforation.
Zoulouland
(Fr.) Zululand.
(Fr.) Zululand.
ZP
auction abbreviation for zeppelin
auction abbreviation for zeppelin
Zraca Posta
Trieste, Zone B, issued by Yugoslav military government.
Trieste, Zone B, issued by Yugoslav military government.
Zrinyi Miklos (I), S.S.
steamship marking of the Danube Steam Navigation Company built around 1840s for service in the lower Danube.
steamship marking of the Danube Steam Navigation Company built around 1840s for service in the lower Danube.
Zrinyi Miklos (II), S.S.
steamship marking of the Danube Steam Navigation Company built around 1850s, for lower Danube lines.
steamship marking of the Danube Steam Navigation Company built around 1850s, for lower Danube lines.
Zrinyi Miklos (III), S.S.
steamship marking of the Danube Steam Navigation Company built 1910.
steamship marking of the Danube Steam Navigation Company built 1910.
Z.Raketenstadt
German Zucker rocket label, 1933.
German Zucker rocket label, 1933.
Z.S.G.T.
(Zala Somogyi Steamship Co.), Hungary local post stamps, ferry service on Lake Balaton, 1873-76.
(Zala Somogyi Steamship Co.), Hungary local post stamps, ferry service on Lake Balaton, 1873-76.
Zu
Zumstein catalog.
Zumstein catalog.
Zubehör
German equipment used in the aid of stamp identification and handling.
German equipment used in the aid of stamp identification and handling.
Zugänglichkett
German availability.
German availability.
Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR)
(Afrikaans) South African Republic, see Transvaal.
(Afrikaans) South African Republic, see Transvaal.
Zuidwest Afrika
(Africaans) overprint on stamps of South Africa for S.W. Africa, 1923.
(Africaans) overprint on stamps of South Africa for S.W. Africa, 1923.
Zukleber
German sticker used to seal opened mail.
German sticker used to seal opened mail.
Zulassungsmarke
German inscription for parcel stamps of German Feldpost; "Concession stamp," required on a letter sent by the military during World War II.
German inscription for parcel stamps of German Feldpost; "Concession stamp," required on a letter sent by the military during World War II.
Zulia
bogus, Venezuelan seceding state,1894?
bogus, Venezuelan seceding state,1894?
Zululand
east coast of southern Africa, formerly part of South Africa; currency: 12 pence = 1 shilling, 20 shillings = 1 pound 1884, Aug.16: the Transvaal, former area of Zululand, 1886-pre: used stamps of Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR), 1886, Jan.: first local stamps with handstamped value and date; manufactured by Pietermaritzburg (Natal) printers and P Davis & Son as local printer inscribed “Nieuwe Republiek Zuid-Afrika.” 1887, May 9: Britain annexed area, became a colony, 1888, May 1: No.1, ½ penny vermilion, postal agreement with Natal, “Zululand ” overprint on stamps of Great Britain, 1888: “Zululand” overprint on revenue stamps of Nepal, joined the UPU, 1888, July 21: became part of the Transvaal, South African Republic, 1891, June 27: Nepal revenue issue proclaimed a postage stamp, 1894: first, and only, stamps issued inscribed “Zululand,” 1897, Dec. 31: colony of Zululand annexed to Natal, 1898, June 30: Zululand stamps discontinued, stamps of Natal used, 1903, Jan.: transferred to Natal, part of the Union of South Africa; see Natal.
east coast of southern Africa, formerly part of South Africa; currency: 12 pence = 1 shilling, 20 shillings = 1 pound 1884, Aug.16: the Transvaal, former area of Zululand, 1886-pre: used stamps of Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR), 1886, Jan.: first local stamps with handstamped value and date; manufactured by Pietermaritzburg (Natal) printers and P Davis & Son as local printer inscribed “Nieuwe Republiek Zuid-Afrika.” 1887, May 9: Britain annexed area, became a colony, 1888, May 1: No.1, ½ penny vermilion, postal agreement with Natal, “Zululand ” overprint on stamps of Great Britain, 1888: “Zululand” overprint on revenue stamps of Nepal, joined the UPU, 1888, July 21: became part of the Transvaal, South African Republic, 1891, June 27: Nepal revenue issue proclaimed a postage stamp, 1894: first, and only, stamps issued inscribed “Zululand,” 1897, Dec. 31: colony of Zululand annexed to Natal, 1898, June 30: Zululand stamps discontinued, stamps of Natal used, 1903, Jan.: transferred to Natal, part of the Union of South Africa; see Natal.
Zumstein
European series of catalogues.
European series of catalogues.
Z.u.n.Z.
Armenia.
Armenia.
Zusammendruck
German se-tenant.
German se-tenant.
Zum, Zm
Zumstein Specialized Switzerland and Liechtenstein Postage Stamp Catalog.
Zumstein Specialized Switzerland and Liechtenstein Postage Stamp Catalog.
Zur ansicht
German on approval.
German on approval.
Zur / Devisenüberwachung / zollamtlich / geöffnet
German Opened by Customs to Inspect for Currency, seal used to reseal envelope after inspection of mail for currency inspection, 1930s.
German Opened by Customs to Inspect for Currency, seal used to reseal envelope after inspection of mail for currency inspection, 1930s.
Zurich
inscription on Swiss cantonal stamps for Zurich, March 1843-50.
inscription on Swiss cantonal stamps for Zurich, March 1843-50.
Zurino
"Quick,"overprint on newspaper stamps of Hungary used by Croatians for special delivery.
"Quick,"overprint on newspaper stamps of Hungary used by Croatians for special delivery.
Zurück
German return.
German return.
Zusammendruck
German se-tenant; two or more unseparated stamps having different colors, denominations, or designs; se-tenant is French for "joined together."
German se-tenant; two or more unseparated stamps having different colors, denominations, or designs; se-tenant is French for "joined together."
Zusammenhangend
German a connected pair of strip of stamps.
German a connected pair of strip of stamps.
Zusatzfrankierung
German additional postage.
German additional postage.
Zysatzlich
German : increased in any manner, additional
German : increased in any manner, additional
Zuschlag
German surcharge.
German surcharge.
Zwangszuschlagsmarke
German compulsory surtax stamp.
German compulsory surtax stamp.
Zwart
(Dut.) black color.
(Dut.) black color.
Zweifarbig
German bicolored.
German bicolored.
Zweisprachig
German bilingual, two languages on the same stamp.
German bilingual, two languages on the same stamp.
Zweiten Weltkreiges
German: second World War (WW 11) , (1939 / 1945).
German: second World War (WW 11) , (1939 / 1945).
Zwickau
1: city in Germany, Courier local post, 1893-1900. 2: city in Germany, Express-Packet-Verkehr local post, 1889.
1: city in Germany, Courier local post, 1893-1900. 2: city in Germany, Express-Packet-Verkehr local post, 1889.
Zwischensteg
German gutter.
German gutter.
Zwykla
(Pol.) regular/ordinary stamps of Poland.
(Pol.) regular/ordinary stamps of Poland.
Zypern
German Cyprus.
German Cyprus.
Z.Z.Prac.Poczt. i Tel
Trade Union of the Post and Telecommunications Workers, Polish charity label for group that organized donations.
Trade Union of the Post and Telecommunications Workers, Polish charity label for group that organized donations.
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