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Stamp Collecting: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina (often referred to simply as Bosnia) issued stamps from 1879 to 1918, when it was ruled by the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. in 1918 it became a part of Yugoslavia, and used Yugoslav stamps until it gained independence in 1993. Independence resulted in 3 separate postal administrations: the central Muslim administration in Sarajevo; the Croat administration in Mostar; and the Serbian administration in Banja Luka.
Collectors' & Reference Sites
- BH Post, Sarajevo
- Official website of the philatelic bureau of the postal service maintained by the Sarajevo government. Details of postage stamps issued since 1995, with images.
- The Chronology of Postal Authorities Issuing Stamps in Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina
- This is a chronological list of various stamp issuing administrations (states, territories, local issues, occupational provisionals etc.) on the territory of Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina from the beginning of use of stamps in mid 19th century until the present day.
- Croatian Post, Mostar
- Official website of the philatelic bureau of the postal service administered by the Mostar (Croatian) government. Details of every stamp issued since 1993, with images.
- Serbian Post, Banja Luka
- Official website of the philatelic bureau of the postal service administered by the Banja Luka (Serbian) government. An excellent site for collectors, providing a catalog with images and details of every stamp issued since 1992.
- People on Stamps of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Wikipedia listing of people depicted on the stamps of Bosnia, with links to biographical data.
Stamp Dealers' Sites
- Stamps of Bosnia - from Delcampe.net (International sellers)
- Bosnia covers from Jim Forte Postal History (USA)