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Birmingham Philatelic Society

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The Birmingham "Chandelier" postmark used by the Society as its logo, was discovered by Sidney Raine, a late Birmingham Society member. He named it the "Chandelier" because its unique design reminded him of the chandelier-type gas lamps produced in abundance at the time of their known use in December 1772 and January 1773.