New Luxembourg issues
Luxembourg Post unveil a selection of new issues on 6 December, including this year's Christmas stamp.
A set of four stamps celebrating popular sports including tennis, basketball, judo and figure skating will also be released, as well as a stamp highlighting the great help guide dogs provide to the visually impaired.
November 30, 2005
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Fan wants Jack Benny honored on 39-cent stamp
The number 39 has been in the news lately because the US Postal Service plans to raise the price of a first-class stamp to 39 cents.
And Laura Leff of Oakland, California, thinks a good way to mark that change would be to issue a 39-cent stamp in honor of America's most famous 39-year-old.
AP
November 28, 2005
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Austria: Christmas 2005
"Merry Christmas" – This greeting is heard around the world in all languages, often together with wishes for the New Year. Christmas greetings, once almost only sent by post, now use all the media to make their way to their recipients.
POST.AT
November 25, 2005
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A 'Forever' Stamp
Some good news has come along with the bad news that it soon will cost 39 cents, instead of the present 37 cents, to mail a one-ounce letter. The U.S. Postal Service is studying a proposal to offer a "forever" or "perpetual" stamp, which could be used regardless of future postage increases.
November 25, 2005
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Stamp of the Year 2005
Stamp collectors worldwide have voted for the most beautiful Greenland stamp of the year 2005. It is the stamp "Ilulissat Icefiord", which was issued by POST Greenland on January 17, 2005 to acknowledge that the magnificent natural region in West Greenland - the Ilulissat Icefiord - was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
November 23, 2005
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France issues video game stamps
France has issued a series of postage stamps featuring characters from video-games, including Tomb Raider and The Sims.
November 22, 2005
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Monaco: National Day Triptych
The Palace where the Princes are living, a symbol of the Principality, overhangs two areas, "Fontvieille" to the West, built on the sea, as well as "La Condamine" and "Monte-Carlo", to the East, older districts, with the port and the Casino. They also have been modernized with the new dyke and the coastal works. This triptych follows the one issued in 2005 with the two Princes next to the Palace. The theme of the National Day on the margin reminds the beginning of H.S.H. the Prince Albert II Reign.
OETP-MONACO.COM
November 19, 2005
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800 years of the Teutonic Order in Austria
Vienna has been the headquarters of the Order of the Teutonic Knights and hence the residence of the Grand Master since 1809. The "Deutsche Haus", housing the Order's central archives, the Gothic Church of the Teutonic Knights and a museum, is directly behind St. Steven's Cathedral.
POST.AT
November 18, 2005
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Yet more Harry Potter stamps
Australia Post have joined various postal administrations including Taiwan and Isle of Man by commemorating the release of the new Harry Potter movie - "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire".
GIBBONSSTAMPMONTHLY
November 18, 2005
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Monaco: 'Salle Garnier' Mini-sheet
Charles GARNIER is a renowned architect who built the Paris Opera House; many financial difficulties interrupted the achievement and the Prince of Monaco brought his help. To thank Him, Charles GARNIER drew the Casino and decorated the Monte-Carlo's Opera. Its has been entirely restored by the "Societe des Bains de Mer", preserving the four frescoes of the ceiling, a detail of which illustrates the stamps.
OETP-MONACO.COM
November 16, 2005
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Monaco: Block 'Homage to Prince Rainier III'
The Prince Rainier III, Who was born on May 31st 1923, acceded to the Throne in 1949 when his father, Prince Louis II died. The "Builder Prince" changes the Principality landscape while increasing its area (from 1,4 to 1,95 km2) with platforms on the sea. The "Boss" wanted an economic diversification of Monaco and the tertiary sector is the first one of a Principality that is recognized as a financial place.
OETP-MONACO.COM
November 15, 2005
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Austria: Christmas 2005 - Pilgrimage Chapel
The 2005 Advent stamp shows the "Maria Heimsuchung" (The Visitation) pilgrimage chapel in a watercolour by Dr. Reinhold Stecher, the former Bishop of Innsbruck.
POST.AT
November 14, 2005
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New Polish stamps: Association of Doctors commemorated
Poland Post issue a new stamp on 24 November to mark the 200th anniversary of the Polish Association of Doctors.
A first day cover will also be made available to mark the occasion.
GIBBONSSTAMPMONTHLY
November 14, 2005
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The Emblem and Mascots of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad
China State Post Bureau issues on the 12th of November 2005 a set of stamps featuring the Emblem and Mascots of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, with a total face value of 4.80 yuan. The themes of the stamps are: "The Emblem of the Games" and the five Mascots: "Beibei", "Jingjing", "Huanhuan", "Yingying" and "Nini".
CPI.COM.CN
November 12, 2005
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Four Distinguished Marines saluted on U.S. postage stamps
Gen. Michael W. Hagee, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and John E. Potter, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service, unveiled the Distinguished Marines commemorative 37-cent U.S. Postage stamps at Marine Barracks Washington on the 230th Birthday of the Marine Corps, Nov. 10. The stamps depict legendary Marines, Daniel Daly, John Basilone, John A. Lejeune and Lewis "Chesty" Puller.
USMC.MIL
November 11, 2005
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Austria: Narnia
Walt Disney Pictures/Walden Media will release their latest fantasy film called "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" in early December, just in time to kindle some Christmas spirit. The film is a new adaptation of the classic fantasy story by Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963). The film, directed by the director of Shrek, Andrew Adamson, will be in cinemas December 8, 2005 and will delight parents and children alike.
POST.AT
November 08, 2005
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Hindu community upset with U.K. Christmas stamp
One of Royal Mail's 2005 Christmas stamps has caused controversy among the Hindu community.
The 68p stamp depicts a man and woman, both with Hindu markings, worshipping the infant Christ.
November 08, 2005
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Stained Glass Windows
"We feature stunning examples of stained glass windows from churches around the Isle of Man on our Christmas stamps this year"
Isle of Man Post
GOV.IM
November 07, 2005
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Polish Christmas issue
Poland Post are the latest administration to unveil their Christmas stamps for 2005.
The issue consists of two stamps designed by M.Dziekansk which are due out on 28 November along with a first day cover.
November 05, 2005
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Iceland: Birds
Graylag (Anser anser) lays its eggs on lowland all around Iceland and is the most common species of geese in the country. A count of graylag in Scotland early in the nineties revealed that the majority of the Icelandic stocks sojourn in Scotland during winter. The population was estimated at 80.000 individuals. They depart for their winter quarters late in October.
POSTUR.IS
November 04, 2005
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Iceland: Christmas Stamps
A pine tree and an apple serve as motifs for the Christmas Stamps this year. These are simple and cherished symbols for Icelandic Christmas.
POSTUR.IS
November 03, 2005
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Legendary Marine hero commemorated with postage stamp
Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone will be honored with a commemorative postage stamp, recognizing the World War II hero as one of four distinguished Marines who served with outstanding bravery and honor during the 20th Century. The stamp will be issued on Nov. 10 during a ceremony held at Marine Barracks Washington at 1 p.m.
DCMILITARY.COM
November 01, 2005
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