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Viewing catalog entries 201 through 210 of your historical ledger database.

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08/25/2025

Modern Eras of Chess: Federación de Ajedrez de Puerto Rico (San Juan, PR)

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Modern Eras of Chess

Continuing the chess federation anniversary series on a #10 commercial cover, this design presents a retrospective timeline featuring six distinct circular emblems showcasing the evolution of the chess federation’s branding across the decades from the 1980s through the 2020s.

Philatelic Design Notes

  • Cachet Artwork: Features a multi-badge layout showcasing historical eras with distinct artistic styles. Includes circular emblems labeled “1980’s”, “1990’s”, “2000’s”, “2010’s”, and “2020’s”, each incorporating chess motifs, the Puerto Rican flag background, and “90 AÑOS / 1935-2025”. Includes the TSL maker’s mark in the upper-left corner.
  • Pictorial Cancellation: The official pictorial cancellation features a chess federation emblem with a knight and board, surrounded by text reading “Plaza de Armas Station • Calle Fortaleza, Viejo San Juan • Puerto Rico 00901” and “90 ANIVERSARIO 1935-2025 / AUGUST 25, 2025”.
  • Franking: Franked with a U.S. “Forever/USA” Betty White commemorative stamp.
  • Production Credits: Created as part of the TSL series (Bayamón, PR).

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Size: C10
08/25/2025

Decades of Chess Evolution Through the Eras: Federación de Ajedrez de Puerto Rico (San Juan, PR)

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Decades of Chess Evolution Through the Eras

Continuing the chess federation anniversary series on a #10 commercial cover, this comprehensive design presents a nostalgic retrospective featuring five distinct stylistic emblems representing the chess federation’s journey across the decades from the 1930s through the 1970s.

Philatelic Design Notes

  • Cachet Artwork: Features a multi-badge layout showcasing historical eras with distinct artistic styles. Includes circular emblems labeled “1930’s”, “1940’s”, “1950’s”, “1970’s”, and an organic psychedelic-styled badge labeled “1960’s”, each incorporating chess motifs, the Puerto Rican flag, and “90 AÑOS / 1935-2025”. Includes the TSL maker’s mark in the lower-left corner.
  • Pictorial Cancellation: The official pictorial cancellation features a chess federation emblem with a knight and board, surrounded by text reading “Plaza de Armas Station • Calle Fortaleza, Viejo San Juan • Puerto Rico 00901” and “90 ANIVERSARIO 1935-2025 / AUGUST 25, 2025”.
  • Franking: Franked with a U.S. “Forever/USA” Betty White commemorative stamp.
  • Production Credits: Created as part of the TSL series (Bayamón, PR).

🔬 Design Lab & Process History

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Size: C10
08/25/2025

Chess King and Knight Retro Sunburst: Federación de Ajedrez de Puerto Rico (San Juan, PR)

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Chess King and Knight Retro Sunburst

Continuing the chess federation anniversary series on a #10 commercial cover, this striking dual-panel design juxtaposes a circular chess king emblem with a vertical rectangular knight panel, both framed by retro sunburst patterns and urban skylines.

Philatelic Design Notes

  • Cachet Artwork: Features two side-by-side retro panels. The left circular panel depicts a chess king resting on a Puerto Rican flag base against a sunburst background and an urban skyline, framed by a banner reading “FEDERACIÓN DE AJEDREZ DE PUERTO RICO / 90 AÑOS • 1935-2025 • ESTRATEGIA Y PASIÓN”. The right rectangular panel displays a matching chess knight motif under a sunburst rays background with a matching banner. Includes the TSL maker’s mark in the lower-right area.
  • Pictorial Cancellation: The official pictorial cancellation features a chess federation emblem with a knight and board, surrounded by text reading “Plaza de Armas Station • Calle Fortaleza, Viejo San Juan • Puerto Rico 00901” and “90 ANIVERSARIO 1935-2025 / AUGUST 25, 2025”.
  • Franking: Franked with a U.S. “Forever/USA” Betty White commemorative stamp.
  • Production Credits: Created as part of the TSL series (Bayamón, PR).

🔬 Design Lab & Process History

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Size: C10
08/25/2025

Historia y Futuro en el Tablero: Federación de Ajedrez de Puerto Rico (San Juan, PR)

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Historia y Futuro en el Tablero

Continuing the chess federation anniversary series on a #10 commercial cover, this picturesque watercolor-style design blends local architecture with symbolic chess pieces to mark ninety years of the sport in Puerto Rico.

Philatelic Design Notes

  • Cachet Artwork: Features an ornate vintage frame enclosing a watercolor illustration of a chessboard with an engraved knight and a pawn painted with the Puerto Rican flag. In the background, historic colonial buildings and fortifications of Old San Juan rise under a soft sky. Top text reads “FAPR / 90 ANIVERSARIO / 1935 - 2025” and bottom text reads “Historia y Futuro en el Tablero”. Includes the TSL maker’s mark in the lower-right corner.
  • Pictorial Cancellation: The official pictorial cancellation features a chess federation emblem with a knight and board, surrounded by text reading “Plaza de Armas Station • Calle Fortaleza, Viejo San Juan • Puerto Rico 00901” and “90 ANIVERSARIO 1935-2025 / AUGUST 25, 2025”.
  • Franking: Franked with a U.S. “Forever/USA” Betty White commemorative stamp.
  • Production Credits: Created as part of the TSL series (Bayamón, PR).

🔬 Design Lab & Process History

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Size: C10
08/25/2025

Movimento Maestro & 90 Aniversario Tandem: Federación de Ajedrez de Puerto Rico (San Juan, PR)

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Movimento Maestro & 90 Aniversario Tandem

Kicking off the chess federation anniversary series on a #10 commercial cover, this dynamic design features a dual-panel layout celebrating nine decades of chess excellence in Puerto Rico, pairing a high-energy knight graphic with a regal central queen piece.

Philatelic Design Notes

  • Cachet Artwork: Features two side-by-side square panels. The left panel shows a metallic chess knight surrounded by dynamic light streaks, energy trails, the text “FAPR”, “90 ANIVERSARIO 1935-2025”, and “MOVIMENTO MAESTRO”. The right panel displays a glowing chess queen on a board beneath the text “90 ANIVERSARIO”, “FEDERACIÓN DE AJEDREZ DE PUERTO RICO”, “1935 - 2025”, and “Estrategia Eterna”. Includes the TSL maker’s mark in the lower-right area.
  • Pictorial Cancellation: The official pictorial cancellation features a chess federation emblem with a knight and board, surrounded by text reading “Plaza de Armas Station • Calle Fortaleza, Viejo San Juan • Puerto Rico 00901” and “90 ANIVERSARIO 1935-2025 / AUGUST 25, 2025”.
  • Franking: Franked with a U.S. “Forever/USA” Betty White commemorative stamp.
  • Production Credits: Created as part of the TSL series (Bayamón, PR).

🔬 Design Lab & Process History

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Size: C10
05/06/2025

185th Anniversary Penny Black Garita Medallion: Día Mundial de la Filatelia (San Juan, PR)

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185th Anniversary Penny Black Garita Medallion

Continuing the “Día Mundial de la Filatelia 2025” series on a #10 commercial cover, this striking design features a large, dark circular medallion highlighting a detailed illustration of a historic sentry box (garita) surrounded by laurel branches and rose-gold filigree accents.

Philatelic Design Notes

  • Cachet Artwork: Features top header text reading “185th Anniversary Penny Black” and “1840-2025”, paired with a prominent large black and rose-gold circular medallion. The medallion incorporates the text “DÍA MUNDIAL DE LA FILATELIA”, a central graphic of a garita, and the date “6 MAYO 2025”. Includes the TSL maker’s mark in the lower-left corner.
  • Pictorial Cancellation: The official pictorial cancellation depicts a historic sentry box (garita) and reads “Día Mundial de la Filatelia / La Garita Station / May 6, 2025 / San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936”.
  • Franking: Franked with a U.S. “Forever/USA” Shaker Design stamp depicting a large red brick building exterior.
  • Production Credits: Created as part of the TSL series (Bayamón, PR).

🔬 Design Lab & Process History

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Size: C10
05/06/2025

185th Anniversary Penny Black Medallion: Día Mundial de la Filatelia (San Juan, PR)

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185th Anniversary Penny Black Medallion

Continuing the World Philately Day series on a #10 commercial cover, this elegant design pairs an anniversary header with a large, ornate blue circular medallion celebrating the milestone year of philately.

Philatelic Design Notes

  • Cachet Artwork: Features a top red decorative cross flanked by the years “1840” and “2025”, cursive typography reading “185th Anniversary”, bold sans-serif text reading “PENNY BLACK”, and a large blue circular emblem featuring floral flourishes and the text “DÍA MUNDIAL / DE LA FILATELIA / 2025”. Includes the TSL maker’s mark in the lower-left corner.
  • Pictorial Cancellation: The official pictorial cancellation depicts a historic sentry box (garita) and reads “Día Mundial de la Filatelia / La Garita Station / May 6, 2025 / San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936”.
  • Franking: Franked with a U.S. “Forever/USA” Shaker Design stamp depicting an interior hallway with a staircase.
  • Production Credits: Created as part of the TSL series (Bayamón, PR).

🔬 Design Lab & Process History

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Size: C10
05/06/2025

Penny Black Pane Background & Great Britain 185th Anniversary: Día Mundial de la Filatelia (San Juan, PR)

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Penny Black Pane Background & Great Britain 185th Anniversary

Expanding on the World Philately Day celebration on a #10 commercial cover, this design pairs a multi-stamp Penny Black sheet background with the horizontal black and gold commemorative cartouche dedicated to Great Britain’s 185th philatelic milestone.

Philatelic Design Notes

  • Cachet Artwork: Features a repeating grid background of Penny Black stamps. Overlaid on top is a top stamp banner featuring the flag of San Juan, PR with ribbon accents, text reading “DÍA MUNDIAL DE LA FILATELIA / 6 DE MAYO DE 2025”, and a prominent horizontal black and gold plaque reading “GREAT BRITAIN / 185TH ANNIVERSARY / 1840 / PENNY BLACK”. Includes the TSL maker’s mark in the lower-right corner of the design block.
  • Pictorial Cancellation: The official pictorial cancellation depicts a historic sentry box (garita) and reads “Día Mundial de la Filatelia / La Garita Station / May 6, 2025 / San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936”.
  • Franking: Franked with a U.S. “Forever/USA” Shaker Design stamp depicting folded fabrics and textiles.
  • Production Credits: Created as part of the TSL series (Bayamón, PR).

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Size: C10
05/06/2025

Sir Rowland Hill and Penny Black Tandem: Día Mundial de la Filatelia (San Juan, PR)

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Sir Rowland Hill and Penny Black Tandem

Concluding the World Philatelic Day series on a #10 commercial cover, this clean and balanced design honors the 185th anniversary of the Penny Black by pairing a portrait of postal pioneer Sir Rowland Hill side-by-side with the historic first adhesive stamp.

Philatelic Design Notes

  • Cachet Artwork: Features curved header text reading “PENNY BLACK / 1840-2025”, bold typography declaring “185TH ANNIVERSARY”, a joined double-stamp motif showing Sir Rowland Hill and the Penny Black, and prominent lower lettering proclaiming “DÍA MUNDIAL DE LA FILATELIA”. Includes the TSL maker’s mark in the lower-center block.
  • Pictorial Cancellation: The official pictorial cancellation depicts a historic sentry box (garita) and reads “Día Mundial de la Filatelia / La Garita Station / May 6, 2025 / San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936”.
  • Franking: Franked with a U.S. “Forever/USA” Shaker Design stamp depicting a cast iron stove.
  • Production Credits: Created as part of the TSL series (Bayamón, PR).

🔬 Design Lab & Process History

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Size: C10
05/06/2025

Penny Black 1840-2025 Milestone: Día Mundial de la Filatelia (San Juan, PR)

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Penny Black 1840-2025 Milestone

Advancing through the World Philately Day series on a #10 commercial cover, this minimalist yet striking design highlights the 185-year span of adhesive postage stamps. Featuring bold typography framed in clean rectangular blocks alongside a cancelled Penny Black miniature graphic, the cover bridges 1840 with the modern era of collecting.

Philatelic Design Notes

  • Cachet Artwork: Features a bordered header block reading “DÍA MUNDIAL DE LA FILATELIA / 6 DE MAYO DE 2025”, followed by stylized patterned lettering for “PENNY BLACK” and the milestone dates “1840-2025”. Below sits a graphic of a Penny Black stamp marked with a red cancellation overlay. Includes the TSL maker’s mark in the lower-left corner.
  • Pictorial Cancellation: The official pictorial cancellation depicts a historic sentry box (garita) and reads “Día Mundial de la Filatelia / La Garita Station / May 6, 2025 / San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936”.
  • Franking: Franked with a U.S. “Forever/USA” Shaker Design stamp depicting wooden pantry boxes on shelves.
  • Production Credits: Created as part of the TSL series (Bayamón, PR).

🔬 Design Lab & Process History

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