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Self denial poster stamp

06/04/2026News, Salvation Army Cindarellajkveder

A previously unrecorded Self Denial Week poster stamp has surfaced on eBay. The piece is cancelled in Melbourne (year unclear) and carries the slogan “Help the Army Mission Appeal.” It appears to be a genuinely rare example; I have not seen it on eBay before, and to my knowledge it has not been documented in the Int SA historical & philatelic journal. It sold on eBay in April 2026 for AU$113, a remarkably high figure for this type. Note: This is a reference item only and is not part of my collection.

1988 – Norway – Svalbard FDC

03/04/2026News, Salvation Army FDCsMonth's display, Salvation Army FDC Norwayjkveder

A very scarce Svalbard postal item recently obtained on a Norwegian auction site. It commemorates the Salvation Army centenary in Norway and was issued on 18 February 1988, the official first day of issue. The piece carries the 9176 Bjørnøya postmark paired with the Longyear POLAR Filateli meter slogan—an unusual and rarely encountered combination.

1958 – Switzerland – Stamps day

01/04/2026News, Salvation Army special coversjkveder

Switzerland – Giornata del Francobollo (Stamp Day), 7 December 1958. Attractive block of four of the Salvation Army commemorative SG 590, neatly postmarked Bellinzona with the special Giornata del francobollo cancellation. Mounted on the official Juvente cachet, very unusual, not seen before.

SA 61 – Central Afrique – Signed proofs

11/02/2026News, Salvation Army FDCsjkveder

The 160th anniversary of the international Salvation Army was commemorated on an issued by the Central African Republic in 2024 (half a year too early). The motifs were SA’s Red Shield services & William Booth. The issued was made by Stamperija (a motif stamp issuer) on behalf of the postal office of Central Africa. Remark: These are signed and numbered proofs made by the post office services (no. 001!!!)

SA 61.1 - Signed proof
SA 61.2 - SIGNED PROOF	SA 61.3 - SIGNED PROOF

SA 16.6 – Canada – House of commons PM

03/02/2026News, Salvation Army FDCsjkveder

This NRC Canadian First Day Cover, adorned with the traditional Canadian Maple Leaf, showcases a rare postmark canceled at the House of Commons. I have not come across one with this cancellation before.

1934 – China – Official SA cover

26/01/2026Salvation Army History, Salvation Army Official coversjkveder

China to Australia Salvation Army Cover 1934 w/ 1c Junk Stamps. This rare cover features a block of 18 stamps on the backside and 7 on the front.
SA history in China: “As early as 1916, The Salvation Army began its services in Beijing, offering assistance to those affected by war. Over the ensuing decades, hospitals and orphanages were established in Beijing, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, and other regions, caring for countless individuals in need, including the poor and orphans.” The SA withdrew from mainland China in 1949 following the establishment of the People’s Republic of China. Source: The SA in Chinese mainland

Rare US & UK combo

26/01/2026NewsMonth's display, US Salvation Army FDCjkveder

Rare Country Combo – US and UK
This US cachet (SA 4.19), issued on July 2nd, was likely sent to the UK and later affixed with the UK Salvation Army stamp set issued on August 9th. The cachet is double dated and correctly cancelled in both countries. This exciting combination may have been created by a knowledgeable SA member who appreciated these commemorative stamps. The cover was priced very low on eBay at just $4, with no bidding competition. Consequently, such country combinations seem to be underestimated, probably since they are not mentioned in national FDC catalogues. However, they are quite scarce and should therefore be highly appreciated, with a correspondingly high value.

SA 23A – Unwetter FDCs

18/01/2026News, Salvation Army FDCsSwiterland Salvation Army FDCjkveder

Switzerland 1987: Flood Relief w/ Helping Hands overprint
These cachets feature the “Helping Hand” overprint, a Salvation Army logo from the 1982 issue, on the “Unwetter in der Schweiz” issue, dated September 7, 1987. Both items are postmarked in Zurich. Each cachet includes the SG 1138 (Helping Hand overprint on SG 1109) along with the original SG 1109 stamp. Notably, one of the cachets includes a four-block arrangement, likely crafted by an enthusiast.

Sa 16 – Canada – handpainted FDC

13/01/2026News, Salvation Army FDCsjkveder

Salvation Army Centenary in Canada, 1982. Cachet featuring a hand-painted cross with the text: “A Century in the Lord’s Service.” Includes a combination of Canadian SG 1046 and US Salvation Army stamp (Stanley Gibbons 1249). Remark: This rare cachet is likely unique and has not been seen before!

1985 – WWI Salvation Army Postcard

01/01/2026News, Salvation Army Postcard, Salvation Army special coversjkveder

In 1985, a Salvation Army postcard featuring WWI veterans was issued on August 26 and postmarked in Milwaukee. The text on the card reads: “In action! Making Doughnuts at Front Line!” On the backside, there is an AMRP meter mark depicting a large cannon, along with an HN Local Post label stating: “One of a kind – HN Local Post,” signifying it as a Hideaki Nakano cover. The late Hideaki Nakano was known for his unique and unconventional philatelic creations, which were often considered risqué and controversial for their time. Living in Detroit, Michigan, Nakano’s works included covers that were sometimes numbered using the designation HN Local Post (HNLP).

1993 – Southport Citadel Centenary

01/01/2026Salvation Army special coversjkveder

The Southport Citadel Corps celebrated its centenary in November 1993. To commemorate this milestone, a special centenary logo was created, along with a unique cachet designed by “Salvation Army Covers.” This celebration coincided with the release of the 1993 Christmas stamp set, which was issued as a FDC. Here is the original cachet (catalog value £15), along with two others featuring the special postmark used on different cachets (cat. value £10 each).

1993 - Southport citadel corps centenary
1993 - UK - Christmas w/ SA PM	1993 - UK - Christmas w/ SA PM

SA 23 – Suriname – 3-color stars

01/01/2026News, Salvation Army FDCsjkveder

SA 23.1e – Gutter pairs w/ 3-colored stars

Suriname 1987: Celebrating the Salvation Army Centenary & International Year of the Homeless. This special cover features gutter pairs adorned with three-colored stars, which are rarely seen on this issue. This issuance serves as a valuable reminder of the centenary celebration while highlighting important social issues.

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