1913 books on panama canal stamp

Usa stamps, worldwide stamps, stamp albums and philatelic supply. I would like to know the estimated value of a coin like this. Senators this nicaraguan stamp, depicting a dangerous passage and looming volcano. The creation of the panama canal, 18701914 by david mccullough, the world in half by cristina henriq. The first of the panamapacific commemoratives was issued on january 1, 19, to publicize the 1915 panamapacific exposition, a worlds fair commemorating the completion of the panama canal and the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the pacific ocean. Get the best deals on 2 cent canal zone us possessions stamps when you shop the largest online selection at.

Postage stamps and postal history of the canal zone. This commemorative stamp series was issued to publicize the upcoming 1915 panamapacific exposition that was held in san francisco. Panama canal dangers goethals focused efforts on culebra cut, the clearing of the mountain range between gamboa and pedro miguel. But at the turn of the 20th century, if it were not for some eleventh hour political maneuvering, and perhaps a very persuasive postage stamp, perhaps the famous canal would have been built not in panama, but in nicaragua. About five hundred million perf 12 twocent panama pacific stamps were printed. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. It looks bronze in color and has a woman standing on two ships on the front of the coin. All periods, complete definitive sets, complete year sets, regular and airmail issues. May 21, 20 continuing our articles on the 19 commemorative panamapacific expo stamp series is the 5cent stamp showing the golden gate the entry way to the san francisco bay. Get the best deals on panama stamps when you shop the largest online selection at. Get the best deals on panama stamps when you shop the largest. The bureaus chief designer, clair aubrey huston, created the handsome designs, but the image of the 10cent orangeyellow stamp showed so poorly that a darker orange shade was issued in august. All items are guaranteed to be as described and may be viewed on approval.

See more ideas about postage stamps, panama canal and panama. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Buy panama stamps and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The commissary was off limits to individuals who were not in the u. Canal zone stamps do belong in a united states stamp collection.

Message me on youtube with an offer or you can wait for the ebay auction. One of the largest and most difficult engineering projects ever undertaken, it had an enormous impact on shipping between the two oceans, replacing the long and treacherous route via the drake passage and cape horn at the southernmost tip of south america. This book, with the exception of supplements ii and iii, was written for the canal. The panama canal in 1878 the columbian government awarded a contract to build a canal across the isthmus to lucien wyse. For over one hundred years, the panama canal has been a worldrenowned marvel of engineering, creating a vital shipping link between the atlantic and pacific oceans. See scans for centering, condition and cancellation details. The panama canal zone was an unincorporated territory of the united states from 1903 to. Us stamps commemoratives of 19091915 stamp collecting world. Panama pacific exposition issues, 19 1915 the panama pacific exposition. Panama canal new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio.

Dealing in quality stamps since 1969 arpin philately has a large inventory of canadian stamps, usa stamps, worldwide stamps, stamp albums and philatelic supply. Also, the panama of new york and other vessels in the canal. Arpin philately is a collectibles stamp dealer since 1969. Recent us stamp value scott catalog 398 from the major philatelic sales. The primary purpose of this book is to tell the layman the story of the panama canal. The panama canal is a book by frederic haskin with illustrations by ernest hallen. Canal zone map of panama canal and other designs 1915 1 c 2 c5 10 c balboa and other portraits overprint reading up 191520 2 c 1 c 5 c. The stamps would make an especially good conversational point this year, with the canal centennial, so be sure to have some examples in. Planning for the event began in 1911, just five years after the great. Excellent pictures of the construction site, equipment, plans, and key players associated with. If you have stamps for sale you owe it to yourself to buy this book first.

Panama and the canal in picture and prose by abbot willis j. This is the first posting in a series that looks back a century to u. Photographs show native streets in arrajan and chorrera, view of central colon, ruins, etc. Panama and the canal in picture and prose by abbot, willis j. The panama canal culebra cut in january 2000 the culebra cut, formerly called gaillard cut, is an artificial valley that cuts through the continental divide in panama. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the panama canal 19 illustrated.

A 19 commemorative stamp series was issued to publicize the upcoming 1915 panamapacific exposition that was held in san francisco. The length of the panama canal from shoreline to shoreline is about 40 miles 65 km. Act now to get all five 19 panamapacific exposition stamps in one easy step. Approximately 60,000 men from barbados helped build the panama canal. This panoramic film, giving a full and comprehensive view of the great achievement being performed there and depicting its general. Lobbyist william nelson cromwell, representing the group favoring a canal in panama, planted a story in the new york times reporting the eruption of momotombo and a series of seismic shocks. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. The panama canal, 189619 summary work done under the french. Senate prepared to vote on which site to begin the project in 1902, cromwell sent leaflets with the nicaragua stamp and its smoking volcano to senators. How a postage stamp may have helped create the panama canal. Established under the direction of the secretary of war, by eo 1885, january 27, 1914, effective april 1, 1914, as a permanent government of the canal zone and as operating agency for the panama canal, superseding the second isthmian canal commission.

The commissary dominated sales of supplies to passing ships. Haskin was written about a year prior to the opening of the panama canal august 15, 1914 and is a very detailed, contemporary account of this historic undertaking. Postage stamps and postal history of the canal zone is a subject that covers the postal system, postage stamps used and mail sent to and from the panama canal zone from 1904 up until october 1978, after the united states relinquished its authority of the zone in compliance with the treaty it reached with panama. The panama canal is a ship canal which joins the caribbean sea to the pacific ocean. Panama canal, the locktype canal that connects the atlantic and pacific oceans through the narrow isthmus of panama. This series was a set of 4 stamps issued to celebrating two worldchanging events. Time, distance, prevents familiarity with its workings. Delesseps, who had been successful in building the suez canal against all odds, assured everyone that building a canal in panama would be easier to make than the suez canal. Hobbizine stamp value guides list prices in new and used condition.

The panama canal 19 illustrated kindle edition by frederic j. The stamp was designed in anticipation of the upcoming panama pacific exhibtion, held in 1915 in san francisco. Military, employees of the panama canal company, the canal zone government andor their dependents. We can help you find the panama canal books you are looking for.

The 3rd stamp in this series was part of a set to commemorate both the discovery of the pacific ocean in 15 and the opening of the panama canal in 1914. List of books and articles about panama canal online. The panama pacific exposition issue commemorated the worlds fair held in san francisco from february 20 to december 4, 1915. Czsg 1d, block of four, positions 121112, position 1 the variety, usual tropicalized original gum described on certificate as slightly disturbed original gum, position 11 with inverted v for first a of panama, position 12 with inverted n in right panama, bright color, top right stamp small thin spot not mentioned on accompanying. The stamps of canal zone are fun to collect and a challenge to find, especially in nice condition. Stamps that may or may not have led to the panama canal. Canal zone and panama articles in mekeels stamp weekly 19101921. The panama canal zone issued its own postage stamps from 1904 until october 25, 1978. An exceptional selection of american stamps and other philatelic items from rowan s. Canal zone air post stamp overprinted panama canal of overprint 1920mm 1947 5c 10c 20 c30 40c 6c air post official stamps air post stamps overprinted panama canal of overprint 17mm. It was completed in 1914 and is one of the two most strategic artificial waterways in the world.

World stamps panama 1967 set 6 stamps birds mint stamps b51d happy to combine all your items in one shipment for a maximum of 7 days. Canal zone postage stamps university of florida digital collections. Excavation of the nearly 9mile stretch became an aroundtheclock. Artists greatest subject was the panama canal the new. You are bidding for a hardcover book panama and the canal in picture and prose. Panamapacific scott 398, tremendfous showpiece, with large broad margins, and brilliant fresh color, perfect gem deserving placement in the finest collection, o. Back of the book issues, official, postage dues, errors, missing colours, proof, specimens, panels, pages, first day covers, duck stamp, booklets and booklet. I have a coin that was made specifically for commemorating the opening of the panama canal. Panama and the canal in picture and prose by abbot willis j, first edition abebooks. The 5cent stamp illustrating the golden gate, entrance to san francisco bay, and the 2cent panama canal stamp completed the issue.

The book is a complete story of panama, as well as the history, purpose and promise of its worldfamous canal. Sg 448a fish with double overprint muh fish with double overprint sg 448a muh ref 090710. The 19101914 regular and commemorative stamps include washingtonfranklins and the panama pacific series. How a postage stamp may have helped create the panama canal the decision to build a panama canal came about because of two lobbyists, one of whom thought a stamp would make a telling point.

The zone consisted of the canal and an area generally extending five miles 8. The exposition commemorated the discovery of the pacific ocean as well as the construction of the panama canal. This 19 commemorative stamp series was issued to publicize the upcoming 1915 panamapacific exposition that was held in san francisco. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Views of colon, cristobal, panama city, and other towns. Columbian replublic panama stamp album page 5 stamps 1887 1895. Vtg 19 panama canal 1st edition book willis abbot history picture prose photos. Two cents was the domestic first class postage rate, so the stamp was one of the most commonly used of the panama pacific series. The story of canal zone stamps canal zone study group. May 20, 2011 the panama pacific exposition issue commemorated the worlds fair held in san francisco from february 20 to december 4, 1915. The commissary was a source of friction between the canal zone and panama for several other reasons. Media in category the panama canal book, 19 the following 66 files are in this category, out of 66 total. Nesbitt ordinary lc ordinary original covers pair panama panama canal paper parcel post.

The commemorative us stamps shown above were issued between january and august 19 to promote the upcoming panama pacific exposition, a worlds fair, to be held in san francisco, california from february 20 through december 4, 1915. Panamapacific exposition issue 19, us stamps youtube. This 19 commemorative stamp series was issued to publicize the upcoming 1915 panama pacific exposition that was held in san francisco. Currency all prices are in aud currency all prices are in aud. Once it sells ill put the price in the description as well as the date. It is written, therefore, in the simplest manner possible. The 1900 momotombo stamps may have played a relatively minor role in the panama canal, but they still figure in a classic tale in our hobby. Dec 14, 2017 how a postage stamp may have helped create the panama canal the decision to build a panama canal came about because of two lobbyists, one of whom thought a stamp would make a telling point. A book of views by joseph pennell, building the panama canal, had been published in 19 after mr. Around 2006 i was fortunate in having a week to read through the mekeels stamp weekly at the western philatelic library.

Panama canal, waterway across the isthmus of panama, connecting the atlantic by way of the caribbean sea and pacific oceans, built by the united states 190414, on territory leased from the republic of panama and expanded by pamana 200716. His report was published as a book entitled the practicability and importance of a ship canal to connect the atlantic and pacific oceans. By 19, it consisted of 22 general stores, 7 cigar stores, 22 hostels, 2 hotels. Comparatively few persons know how it is being done. Baker currently available from stock in the following catagories. The cut forms part of the panama canal, linking gatun lake, and thereby the atlantic ocean, to the gulf of panama. My interest was in the abnco stamps of the canal zone and panama 19091921. Sample book 5 containing stamps and proofs of panama. The construction of the panama canal by the united states government is an engineering accomplishment to which the whole world is looking forward. Scenes from the construction are pictured on five stamps from barbados.