Belgium postmark Mechelen

Mechelen is a small municipality in Belgium, with a population of about 85,000.

No country name, too, in this postmark!

Bahamas postmark Nassau

Nassau is the capital city of Bahamas.

It was named in honor of William III of England, Prince of Orange -Nassau...the same king from whom Nassau Street in New York City is named after.

Nassau Street was called the "Street of Stamps" because of numerous stamp dealers who were located there especially during the 1930s.

Eritrea postmark University of Asmara

The University of Asmara in Eritrea was founded in 1958...but closed in 2002.

Norway postmark Hamar

The municipality of Hamar in Norway had a population of less than 30,000 last year.

Storhamar A must be the post office.

There's no country name in this postmark! 

Benin postmark Parakou

The city of Parakou is said to be the most ethnically diverse in the African republic of Benin, although population statistics put the total to just a little over 200,000 some four years ago!

Found two types of Parakou postmarks.

UAR official

Here's an official stamp of the United Arab Republic, which came into being when Egypt and Syria formed a union in 1958.

EFO Egypt color shift

Normal Copy

Pale yellow shifted upward

Can you see the difference?