23.05.2013

Italian post issued a stamp commemorating the 100th anniversary of foundation of 12′ Dinghy (12 foot dinghy). Designed by George Cockshott, an amateur boat designer from Southport, in 1913, the International Twelve Foot Dinghy became the first one-design racing dinghy … Continue reading

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23.05.2013

Post of the Republic of Belarus issued the stamp “National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre of the Republic of Belarus” from the series “Theatres of Belarus”. The National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre of the Republic of Belarus … Continue reading

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23.05.2013

Cyprus post issued an aromatic stamp featuring oregano. Oregano – or “rouvanos” – is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is an aromatic bush or semi-bush growing up to 100cm tall with spade-shaped, succulent and thick hairy leaves. It … Continue reading

 
 
23.05.2013

Chunghwa Post released a set of “Congratulations Postage Stamps” in 2012. Now it is following up with a second set of four stamps, each featuring one pair of tropical fish, swans, penguins or mandarin ducks. The stamps have round perforated … Continue reading

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22.05.2013

Correos de Mexico issued a stamp as a testament to the recognition of the noble work of Mexico Teachers of all educational levels. The stamp reproduces a fragment of the mural “The Importance of Education” by the great muralist Pablo … Continue reading

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22.05.2013

Post Aruba issued a set of stamps dedicated to cruise ships. The first cruise ship to visit the island of Aruba was the M.S. “Libertador,” which combined cargo and passenger facilities. The first all-passenger ship was called the “Tradewind” and … Continue reading

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22.05.2013

Most people, at some time in their lives, have marveled at the beauty and grace of a butterfly darting from flower to flower, or have looked on in fascination at a moth drawn to the flickering light of a candle. … Continue reading

 
 
22.05.2013

The waters around Christmas Island are home to spectacular marine life, including hundreds of species of tropical fish, dolphins, whale sharks and beautiful corals. Around 575 species of fish have been identified from the island’s waters and are mostly fishes … Continue reading

 
 
21.05.2013

StampNews.com portal launches a series of interviews with the heads of post offices from different countries of the world. We begin with the interview with US Postmaster General, Patrick R. Donahoe. Patrick R. Donahoe is the Chief Executive Officer of … Continue reading

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21.05.2013

This year will commemorate the Marian Jubilee Year of the Virgin of El Rocio in Almonte (Huelva) and to mark this event a stamp is issued by Spanish post depicting the image of the Virgin adorned. Pope Benedict XVI declared … Continue reading

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21.05.2013

PostNL is issuing a stamp sheetlet on the occasion of the succession to the throne on 30 April 2013 when King Willem-Alexander succeeds Queen Beatrix. The design of the stamp was produced by Meike Nip, Senior Art Director at the … Continue reading

 
 
21.05.2013

Until 2011, the “Beautiful Netherlands” series from PostNL was dedicated to cities. For 2012 and 2013 PostNL has opted for a new coherent thematic approach and has chosen historic country houses and regional dress respectively. On 21 May, PostNL issued … Continue reading

 
 
21.05.2013

La Poste issued two stamps within the international stamp issue EUROPA 2013 dedicated to postal vehicles. The stamps illustrate an engraving of the new mail coach (sedan version) of 1837 (based on the lithograph inspired by Victor Adam 1801-1866) and … Continue reading

 
 
20.05.2013

Within the series “Made in Italy” Italian post issued a set of five stamps each depicting a work of art of the most representative Italia goldsmith. In particular, the stamps feature: Earrings with pendant amphora: Etruscan art, dating from the … Continue reading

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20.05.2013

Lithuania Post joined those who commemorate the 150th anniversary of the international Red Cross organization by releasing a new stamp “The 150th Anniversary of the International Red Cross Organization”. The new stamp features the founder of this organization, a Swiss … Continue reading

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20.05.2013

Latvijas Pasts issued a souvenir sheet with one stamp commemorating the 150th anniversary of Paul Walden. Paul Walden was a Latvian-German chemist known for his work in stereochemistry and history of chemistry. His first scientific results were obtained in Riga … Continue reading

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20.05.2013

With the exception of Christmas, most greetings are sent during the summer. Cookies are the motif on this year’s summer stamps that will carry greetings from a trip, the beach, a tourist destination and a retreat in nature. What could … Continue reading

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19.05.2013

Monaco post issued a stamp commemorating the visit of Prince Albert II to Valentinois in May 2013. Until the French Revolution, the Princes of Monaco were in possession of substantial fiefs on the French territory. The duchy of Valentinois was … Continue reading

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19.05.2013

Early Christian cemetery and monastery of St. John is a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina and is located in the centre of Livno, on the right bank of the river Bistrica. The National Monument consists of a historic site … Continue reading

 
 
19.05.2013

During The World Stamp Expo 2013 (10 – 15 May), Australia Post released a commemorative stamp to celebrate the 25th consecutive win and retirement of champion Australian racehorse Black Caviar. The six-year-old mare, Black Caviar, leaves an extraordinary legacy of … Continue reading

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Reviewed by Ken Sanford. Published by Nicholas Arrow, The Beeches, Axminster Road, Musbury, Near Axminster, England EX13 8AZ, 2013, email: nicholasarrow@btinternet.com.  Soft Cover, A4 size, 276 pages. Price £30.00 (approximately US$47.00, plus airmail postage, Europe – £7.85 (US$12.50, South Africa … Continue reading
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Brussels, 9 May 2013  PostEurop is proud to present another series of impressive EUROPA stamps entries at the 2013 Europa Stamp competition on Europe day. This year’s EUROPA theme is “The Postman’s Van” which runs in conjunction with the Association’s … Continue reading
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StampNews.com and FYSV announce a joint action. Send news dedicated to a new stamp issue, an interesting activity or event on the collecting market, auctions news or any other events concerning philately and collecting world to be further published on … Continue reading
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ASDA Spring Postage Stamp Show 2013, one of the most important events related to the Stamps collecting in United States of America, has run from April 11 to 14, at The New Yorker Hotel in the city of New York, … Continue reading
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