Death of Nelson IOM (FDC Min. sheet (Isle of Man))
ISSUED BY ISLE OF MAN
Nelson first visited Gibraltar in 1776 age 18, as a young midshipman serving on board HMS Worcester a third rate, 64-gun ship which was on convoy duty. Nelson went ashore with dispatches to be forwarded to the British Consul in Cadiz.
GIBRALTAR-STAMPS.COM
January 31, 2005
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Marian Anderson honored with U.S. postage stamp
Legendary operatic star Marian Anderson was honored today when the U.S. Postal Service issued a new commemorative postage stamp recognizing her life and accomplishments. Symbolically, the first-day-of-issue ceremony took place at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Constitution Hall, Washington, DC, the venue where she was once prohibited from performing because of her skin color.
USPS
January 27, 2005
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Gibraltar Post: Europa 2005 'Gastronomy'
Gastronomy reflects the diverse origins of a country through recipes passed down through generations, as is especially the case in Gibraltar. While there is both Spanish and British influence, the ethnic origins of most Gibraltarian recipes are mainly Genoese (Italy), Maltese and Portuguese.
January 26, 2005
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Controversy in Italy: new stamp to honor Milanese hero
A controversial new stamp has been issued in Italy commemorating Luigi Calabresi, the Milanese Detective who was shot dead in 1972 following the death of a suspect in his custody.
GIBBONSSTAMPMONTHLY
January 26, 2005
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Canada Post Fly Fishing stamps are the catch of the day!
If the names Alevin, Jock Scott, P.E.I. Fly and Mickey Finn mean anything to you, then you'll want to drop a line to a friend to tell them that they need to visit their local post office next month. On February 4, 2005, Canadians will have four new stamps honouring the masterful art that is fishing flies. The stamps will be unveiled at the Quebec-Maritimes Fly Fishing Forum, to be held in Granby, Quebec on February 5th and 6th.
CANADAPOST.CA
January 25, 2005
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US Presidential Libraries Issue
The U.S. Postal Service will celebrate Presidential Libraries with a commemorative postage stamp to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Presidential Libraries Act of 1955. The Aug. 4 First-Day-of-Issue dedication ceremonies will take place at all of the nation's 12 Presidential Libraries and Museums.
USPS
January 24, 2005
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French Tsunami Stamp
Collectors have an opportunity to contribute to charity by purchasing the special Red Cross semipostal stamp issued by France Post.
The 50c stamp has a 20c surtax which will benefit those affected by the Boxing Day Tsunami in South East Asia.
GIBBONSSTAMPMONTHLY
January 22, 2005
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Edible Fungi I/3 'Arctic Grisette'
Arctic Grisette (Amanita groenlandica)
Cap 5 to 12 cm wide, egg-shaped at first, then cup-shaped to flat, greasy when moist, with verruciform or skin-like remains of the common velum, which may disappear on older specimens, greyish brown to yellowish brown, edge distinctly pectinated.
STAMPS.GL
January 21, 2005
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Greenland: Edible Fungi I/2 'Arctic Crab Brittlegill'
Arctic Grisette (Amanita groenlandica)
Found in snow-patches, scrub and on moors around willow and birch. Common in the coastal areas. Not found in the northernmost parts of Greenland.
STAMPS.GL
January 20, 2005
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Faulty stamp embarrasses New Zealand
New Zealanders are feeling sheepish over a new postage stamp that shows an ewe with powerful, curled horns - horns that in real life are found only on a ram.
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
January 20, 2005
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Greenland: Edible Fungi I/1 'Arctic Scaper-Stalk Bolete'
Arctic Scaper-Stalk Bolete (Leccinum sp.)
Cap 5 to 10 cm wide, cup-shaped, fine tomentose surface, greasy in moist weather, plain sooty brown to yellowish brown, with a little bit of overhanging cap membrane around the edges.
STAMPS.GL
January 19, 2005
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US Presidents on stamps
A new sheet of stamps is to be issued by the Marshall Islands on 20th January featuring all 43 US presidents, from George Washington to George W Bush.
January 19, 2005
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Ilulissat Icefiord - World Heritage
The Ilulissat Ice Fiord is an outstanding example of a stage in the history of the Earth: the last ice age of the Quaternary Period.
STAMPS.GL
January 18, 2005
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Austrian Skier commemorated: Eberharter to appear on new stamp
One of Austria’s greatest ever skiers is to be commemorated with a new stamp on 20th January.
Born on 24th March 1969, Stefan Eberharter was encouraged to ski from a very early age by his father and two brothers and participated in his first competition at the age of six.
AUSTRIAN POST
January 18, 2005
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Church law for Greenland - 100th Anniversary
As the first regular law in Greenland "The Law on Church and School Systems in Greenland of 1st April 1905" has not only been important to the church and the school system, but also to Greenlandic society as a whole, as the repercussions/movements caused by the law have made their mark and are alive, making for growth in the Greenland of today.
STAMPS.GL
January 17, 2005
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Greenland: Europa Stamp 2005 'Gastronomy'
"In Greenland nature itself is an eternal source of inspiration for us; we live in a huge country, which at first glance seems inaccessible and harsh. But at a closer look nature offers infinite resources and possibilities."
Greenland Post
STAMPS.GL
January 17, 2005
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New Malta stamps out today: ancient maps feature on new issue
Malta Post issue four new stamps on 19th January which feature ancient maps of Malta.
The four designs are as follows:
1c - Quintinus map
12c - Melita Insula
37c - La Venuta dell'Armata Turchesca a di 18 Maggio 1565
Lm1.02 - Cartae Veduta dell'Isole del Gozo e Comino
January 17, 2005
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Royal Mail release schedule for 2005
The Royal Mail's release schedule for 2005's stamp issues has been confirmed and looks like this:
The Farm Animals issue kicked off 2005 on 11th January, with the British Journeys series continuing with South West England the subject of a new issue to be released on 8th February.
January 15, 2005
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Austria: 10 Years of the Herbert von Karajan Centre
Herbert von Karajan, who was born on 5 April 1908 in Salzburg and died on 16 July 1989 near Salzburg was one of the most important conductors of all time. One of his main concerns was that the artistic pursuits that had interested him throughout his life should survive him and be kept safe for future generations.
POST.AT
January 14, 2005
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Newly Immigrated Species on Definitive Stamps
The greater cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis) was first noticed in Aland approximately eight years ago. The increasing number of fish in Aland waters is the main reason why the cormorants now breed in Aland. The bird's plumage is not water-repellent and it can often be seen with its wings held out to air-dry.
POSTEN.AX
January 14, 2005
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Forsetation in Iceland
Organized forestation began in Hallormsstadaskogur in the east of Iceland 100 years ago when Stefan Kristjansson was hired as a caretaker of the area. Stefan had studied forestry in Copenhagen.
POSTUR.IS
January 13, 2005
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Hepburn stamp causes stir
The fortunate collector who found an example of the withdrawn German Audrey Hepburn stamp has been told that it could fetch up to 50,000 euros at auction. Experts are advising he sells soon though before another example surfaces as collectors across Germany start to search frantically.
GIBBONSSTAMPMONTHLY
January 13, 2005
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250th Anniversary of Lomonosov Moscow State University
Lomonosov Moscow State University is the largest and the oldest university in Russia, founded in 1755. As of 2004, the university has some 4,000 staff teaching 31,000 students and 7,000 postgraduates.
January 12, 2005
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The National Museum of Iceland
The National Museum of Iceland was founded February 24th 1863. Until that time cultural artifacts had been preserved in Danish museums.
POSTUR.IS
January 11, 2005
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Russian Regions
The Koryak Autonomous Region was formed on December 10, 1930. It occupies the northern part of Kamchatka peninsula, adjacent to it a part of the mainland and Karaginsky island as well. The region contains 4 administrative areas, 2 urban villages, 28 villages and there are no cities there. The administrative centre of the region is the urban village Palana. The stamp depicts Koryaksky volcano, a view of Palana village, a snow sheep, a helicopter, "Mengo" dancing company.
January 10, 2005
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Iceland: Islands
The island of Videy just outside Reykjavik Harbour has been one of the most famous Icelandic historical sites throughout the ages.
POSTUR.IS
January 09, 2005
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Luxembourg celebrate presidency
Luxembourg Post release a special booklet of stamps on 25th January to commemorate the country's six-month presidency of the European Union.
January 09, 2005
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Norway commemorate artist: renowned fairytale illustrator saluted
Even as a boy, Erik Werenskiold (1855-1938) dreamed of becoming an artist, but his father wanted him to study law. While he was a student, the urge to draw and paint became stronger and stronger and, on the advice of Norwegian painter Adolph Tidemand, he travelled to Munich in 1875. A year later he was admitted to the Munich Academy of Fine Arts.
January 06, 2005
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Triumphant finale of award-winning USPS stamp series
The strikingly beautiful Lunar New Year Stamps souvenir sheet was dedicated today by the U.S. Postal Service at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu, HI. The event celebrated, commemorated and brought to a triumphant finale the award-winning and popular Lunar New Year stamp series designed by world-renowned artist Clarence Lee.
USPS
January 05, 2005
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Something to crow about - Canada Post hatches stamps to mark year of the rooster!
Legend has it that the Lord Buddha summoned all the animals to come bid him farewell before he departed the Earth. Only 12 showed up and, to show his appreciation, he named a year for each animal in the order of its arrival: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep/Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. On February 9, the Chinese will celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Rooster – he who heralds in the day and announces its exit. Canada Post will start the festivities on January 7, 2005, by issuing two stamps honouring this important celebration.
CANADAPOST.CA
January 04, 2005
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German Paintings
The special stamp series "German painting" presents important German works of art. The current stamp shows a detail from a small Triptychon. That is a "folding picture", with which the center piece with for seitenfluegeln attached on the left and on the right can be locked. The painting was created around 1350 for Cologne monasteries the pc. Klara by a Cologne workshop and is today in the constant exhibition of the Wallraf Richartz museum - Fondation Corbout in Cologne to see.
January 03, 2005
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City of Forchheim - 1200 Years
Forchheim is a large district city in Franconia in northern Bavaria, and also the seat of the administrative region of Upper Franconia (Oberfranken in German). Forchheim is a former royal city, and is sometimes called the "Gateway to the Franconian Switzerland", as the region is known.
January 03, 2005
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Germany: Flowers-2005
The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant native to the Americas in the family Asteraceae, with a large flowering head (inflorescence). The stem of the flower can grow up to 3 metres tall, with the flower head reaching up to 30 cm in diameter with the "large" seeds. The term "sunflower" is also used to refer to all plants of the genus Helianthus, many of which are perennial plants.
January 02, 2005
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NHL All Star Stamps: Canadian Hockey Legends featured
Canada Post issue a new set of stamps on 29th January 2005 featuring six former ice-hockey stars from the NHL (National Hockey League). The new issue is the sixth and final instalment of the NHL All-Stars series.
GIBBONSSTAMPMONTHLY
January 02, 2005
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