What is the star system?
The star system calculates the number of pieces that were handled by Conchology, Inc. in the last 21 years:
| 0 – 5 pieces | 6 stars |
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| 6 – 10 pieces | 5 stars |
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| 11 - 25 pieces | 4 stars | |
| 26 - 75 pieces | 3 stars | |
| 76 - 150 pieces | 2 stars | |
| > 150 pieces | 1 star | |
We want to point out that the star system is only very reliable for PHILIPPINE shells only, as we handle very few foreign shells in general. As time goes, the system will become more and more performant.
Tom Walker Collection
Tom Walker
19 February 2003
(Updated: October 2008)
"Shells on Stamps" attempts to llustrate every stamp issued up to the end of 2007 which shows shells or other molluscs on postage stamps. This compilation contains over 5080 stamps and highlights 1500 details. Magnified images of many stamps are included to highlight the particular mollusc that is present.
When a stamp is issued as part of a sheet, or is issued both singly and in a sheet, then the full sheet is shown at reduced size. If several varieties of a stamp were issued, or the stamps in a set issued on several dates, then the date of issue given is that of the first stamp.
The identifications of the shell is the personal opinion of the compiler, and not that of the host website. When a name is followed by another name in brackets ( ) then the name in brackets is that printed on the stamp; this may be an incorrect name or contain a significant spelling error.
Find any stamp showing a particular shell (Genus or species) or topic (e.g. squid, Trumpet) by using the Search box
Click on the letter to go to the country
What is included:
all stamps showing a definite mollusc
stamps with stylised molluscs
stamps with pearls that are not in jewellery
issues from "illegal" countries and bogus issues from recognised countries
What is not included:
watermark, perforation and colour varieties
"scallop" designs on architecture or in paintings (e.g. fountains and doorways) unless there is a realistic depiction of the scallop (with wings).
Acknowledgements
Many people have helped me with this catalogue of Shell Stamps. My special thanks are due to Guido Poppe for hosting the web site, and to Philippe Poppe and his team in the Philippines for producing the site.
Numerous stamp and shell collectors have assisted me in providing information concerning stamps, and helping in the identification of the various shells and other molluscs that are illustrated on stamps.
In particular I wish to acknowledge the help of Carel Touw, Bob Coale and Cecile Hoskens, but there are many others without whose help this catalogue would not have been possible.- by Tom Walker
Contact
For more information contact Tom Walker at [email protected].
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