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ted IdentifierThis section pictures stamps or parts of stamp designsthat will help identify postage stamps that do not haveEnglish words on them.Many of the symbols that identify stamps ofcountries are shown here as well as typical examplesof their stamps.See the Index and Identifier on the previous pagesfor stamps with inscriptions such as “sen,” “posta,”“Baja Porto,” “Helvetia,” “K.S.A.”, etc.Linn’s Stamp Identifier is now available. The 144pages include more 2,000 inscriptions and over 500large stamp illustrations. Available from Linn’s StampNews, P.O. Box 29, Sidney, OH 45365-0029.YUGOSLAVIASilhouette(sometimesfacing right,generally atthe top ofstamp)1. HEADS, PICTURES ANDNUMERALS(Also BOSNIA& HERZEGOVINAif imperf.)BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINADenominationsalso appear in topcorners instead ofbottom corners.GREAT BRITAINThe silhouetteindicates this isa British stamp.It is not a U.S.stamp.Great Britain stamps never show the countryname, but, except for postage dues, show a picture of the reigning monarch.VICTORIAHUNGARYAnother stamphas posthornfacing leftVictoriaBRAZILQueenVictoriaINDIAEdward VIIGeorge VEdward VIIIOther stamps of Indiashow this portrait ofQueen Victoria andthe words “Service”and “Annas.”AUSTRALIAAUSTRIAKangaroo and EmuGeorge VIGERMANYMecklenburg-VorpommernElizabeth IISome George VI and Elizabeth II stamps are surcharged in annas, new paisa or rupees. These arelisted under Oman.Copyright 2007 By Scott Publishing Co.

ILLUSTRATEDINTRODUCTIONIDENTIFIERPEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINASWITZERLANDPALAUCalligraphic form of People’s Republic of China2. ORIENTAL INSCRIPTIONS1CHINA7Any stamp with this one character is from China(Imperial, Republic or People’s Republic).This character appears in a four-character overprint on stamps of Manchukuo. These stampsare local provisionals, which are unlisted. Otheroverprinted Manchukuo stamps show this character, but have more than four characters in theoverprints. These are listed in People’s Republicof China.1227A12272389451011612Chinese stampswithout China characterREPUBLIC OF CHINASome Chinesestamps showthe Sun.Most stamps of Republic of Chinashow this series of characters.Stamps with the Chinacharacter and this character arefrom People’s Republic of China.Copyright 2007 By Scott Publishing Co.

NES(Japanese Occupation)The last 3 characters are commonto other Manchukuo stamps.Country NameNORTH BORNEO(Japanese Occupation)Orchid CrestManchukuostamp without theseelementsIndicates JapaneseOccupationCountryNameMALAYA(Japanese Occupation)JAPANMao Tse-tungIndicates Japanese OccupationChrysanthemum Crest Country NameCountry NameBURMAUnion of MyanmarJapanese stamps without these elementsThe number of characters in the center and thedesign of dragons on the sides will vary.MANCHUKUORYUKYU ISLANDSUnion of Myanmar(Japanese Occupation)TempleEmperor Pu-YiCountry NameThe first 3 characters are common tomany Manchukuo stamps.Indicates Japanese OccupationCopyright 2007 By Scott Publishing Co.Country Name

ILLUSTRATEDINTRODUCTIONIDENTIFIER1229A12293. CENTRAL AND EASTERNASIAN INSCRIPTIONSOther Burma Japanese Occupation stampswithout these elementsINDIA - FEUDATORY STATESAlwarBhorYin Yang appears on some stamps.BundiTHAILANDSimilar stamps come withdifferent designs in cornersand differently drawn daggers(at center of circle).Burmese ScriptKOREADharFaridkotCountry NameThese two characters, in any order, are commonto stamps from the Republic of Korea (SouthKorea) or of the People’s DemocraticRepublic of Korea (North Korea).HyderabadThis series of four characters can be foundon the stamps of both Koreas.Most stamps of the Democratic People’sRepublic of Korea (North Korea)have just this inscription.Indicates Republic of Korea (South Korea)South Korean postage stamps issed after 1952do not show currency expressed in Latin letters.Stamps wiith “HW,” “HWAN,” “WON,”“WN,” “W” or “W” with two lines through it, ifnot illustrated in listings of stampsbefore this date, are revenues.North Korean postage stamps do not havecurrency expressed in Latin letters.Similar stamps exist withstraight line frame aroundstamp, and also with different central design which isinscribed “Postage” or “Post& Receipt.”King ChulalongkornKing Prajadhipok andChao P’ya ChakriCopyright 2007 By Scott Publishing Co.IndoreJhalawarA similar stamp hasthe central figure inan oval.

NEPALCountry NameARMENIASimilar stamps are smaller, have squares inupper corners and have five or ninecharacters in central bottom panel.NowanuggurThe four characters are found somewhereon pictorial stamps. On some stamps onlythe middle two are found.PoonchSimilar stamps existin various sizesRajpeeplaTANNU TUVAISRAELSoruthGEORGIA4. AFRICANINSCRIPTIONSBANGLADESHETHIOPIAThis inscription is found onother pictorial stamps.5. ARABICINSCRIPTIONSCountry NameCopyright 2007 By Scott Publishing Co.

TANMany early Afghanistanstamps show Tiger’s head,many of these have ornaments protruding fromouter ring, others showinscriptions in black.BAHRAINArabic ScriptMosque Gate & Crossed CannonsThe four characters are found somewhereon pictorial stamps. On some stamps onlythe middle two are found.EGYPTPostageCopyright 2007 By Scott Publishing Co.

IA - FEUDATORY STATESJammu & KashmirText and thickness ofovals vary. Some stampshave flower devicesin corners.India-HyderabadSymbolIRAQIRANCountry Name in various stylesJORDANOther Libya stamps show Eagle and Shield (headfacing either direction) or Red, White and BlackShield (with or without eagle in center).Country NameLEBANONRoyal CrownWithout Country NameSimilar types havedenominations at top andslightly different design.Lion with SwordCopyright 2007 By Scott Publishing Co.SAUDI ARABIA

MENPAKISTANTughra (Central design)§PAKISTAN - BAHAWALPUR§§Palm Tree and SwordsCountry Name in top panel, star and crescentSYRIATURKEYStar & Crescent is a devicefound on many Turkishstamps, but is also foundon stamps from otherArabic areas (see PakistanBahawalpur)Copyright 2007 By Scott Publishing Co.

12341234AILLUSTRATEDINTRODUCTIONIDENTIFIEROther forms of Country NameTURKEY IN ASIATughra (similar tughras can befound on stamps of Turkey inAsia, Afghanistan and SaudiArabia)No country nameMohammed VMustafa KemalOther Turkey in Asia pictorials showstar & crescent.Other stamps show tughra shown under Turkey.6. GREEKINSCRIPTIONSGREECECountry Name in various styles(Some Crete stamps overprinted with theGreece country name are listed in Crete.)CRETEPlane, Star and CrescentLeptaDrachmaDrachmasLeptonAbbreviated Country NameCopyright 2007 By Scott Publishing Co.Country Name

ILLUSTRATEDINTRODUCTIONIDENTIFIER1235A1235RUSSIAN OFFICES INTHE TURKISH EMPIREThese words are onother stampsGrosionCrete stamps with a surcharge that have theyear “1922” are listed under Greece.EPIRUSIONIAN IS.Country NameAbbreviation for Russian SovietFederated Socialist RepublicRSFSR stamps were overprinted (see below)7. CYRILLICINSCRIPTIONSThese letters appear on otherstamps of the Russian offices.RUSSIAPostage StampAbbreviation for Union of SovietSocialist RepublicsThe unoverprinted versionof this stamp and a similarstamp were overprinted byvarious countries (see below).ARMENIAImperial EagleThis item is footnoted in LatviaRUSSIA - Army of the NorthBELARUS“OKCA”RUSSIA - WendenFAR EASTERN REPUBLICPostage in various stylesAbbreviationfor KopeckAbbreviationfor RubleCountry NameRussianCopyright 2007 By Scott Publishing Co.

CASIANFEDERATED REPUBLICSUKRAINEAbbreviation forCountry NameKAZAKHSTANCountry Name in various formsSOUTH RUSSIACountry NameCountry NameKYRGYZSTANThe trident appearson many stamps,usually as an overprint.Abbreviation forUkrainian SovietSocialist RepublicWESTERN UKRAINECountryNameROMANIAFINLANDCircles and Dotson stamps similarto ImperialRussia issuesAbbreviation forCountry NameAZERBAIJANTADJIKISTANBATUMCountry Name & AbbreviationForms of Country NameCopyright 2007 By Scott Publishing Co.Country Name

ILLUSTRATEDINTRODUCTIONIDENTIFIERAbbreviation for AzerbaijanSoviet Socialist Republic1237A1237No country nameSERBIA & MONTENEGROMONTENEGRODifferent form of Country NameBOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA(Serb Administration)YUGOSLAVIACountry Name in various formsCountry NameShowing country nameAbbreviationfor countrynameNo country name(A similar Montenegrostamp without countryname has same vignette.)SERBIADifferent form of Country NameNo Country NameMACEDONIACountry Name in various formsAbbreviation for country nameCountry NameCopyright 2007 By Scott Publishing Co.No Country Name

Country NameNo country namePostageMungin MongolianStotinkaAbbreviation forLev, levaMONGOLIAStotinki (plural)Abbreviation forStotinkiCountry Name in various forms and stylesTugrikin MongolianCountry name inone wordTugrik in CyrillicArmsNo Country NameCountry name intwo wordsMung in CyrillicCopyright 2007 By Scott Publishing Co.

Japanese stamps without these elements The number of characters in the center and the design of dragons on the sides will vary. RYUKYU ISLANDS Country Name PHILIPPINES (Japanese Occupation) Country Name NORTH BORNEO (Japanese Occupation) Indicates Japanese Country Occupation Name MALAYA (Japanese Occupation) Indicates Japanese Occupation .