An Post launches Ryder Cup commemorative stamps
A set of specially commissioned 48c postage stamps, to mark the build-up to the 36th Ryder Cup at the K Club on September 22nd – 24th, has been issued by An Post.
ANPOST.IE
August 28, 2006
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Austria: The way to WIPA 2008
WIPA 2008, the Vienna International Stamp Exhibition, can boast a long history. It was as early as 1881 that the successful series of Vienna International Stamp Exhibitions began, repeated in 1933, 1965, 1981 and 2000. WIPA 2008, from September 18 to 21 2008, in the Austria Center in Vienna is intended as a new highlight of this tradition.
POST.AT
August 26, 2006
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Austria's fauna: Lynx
The Eurasian lynx (Lynx Lynx) was originally native to all the forested areas of central Europe, from the Spanish Pyrenees to Asia, from Scandinavia to Greece. While the lynx still roved in large numbers through the Austrian forests of the 18th century, by the end of the 19th it had been mercilessly exterminated as a troublesome predator. It was only in recent decades that lynxes have strayed into the forests of the Muhlviertel and the Waldviertel from the Bavarian Forest and the Bohemian Forest. However, only few animals find sufficient living space in the Alps or in the Gurktaler Alps and the Karawanken mountains of southern Carinthia. Resettlement projects have encouraged the return of this species since the 1970s.
POST.AT
August 25, 2006
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National Portrait Gallery - 150 Years
Isle of Man Post Office is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the National Portrait Gallery in London with a set of eight stamps, in sheets of 25, each one depicting an image of a personality with Manx connections.
GOV.IM
August 25, 2006
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Bletchley Park Veterans honored
The ultra secret work of the thousands who worked at Bletchley Park and its outstations has been officially recognized after 60 years. Special badges are being issued to mark the vital contribution their undercover work made to the shortening of World War Two. It also heralded the beginning of the computer age. To celebrate these awards Bletchley Park Post Office is issuing a unique first day cover. The Royal Mail Victoria Cross stamp issue on 21st September will be added to a specially designed envelope and cancelled with a facsimile of the Bletchley Park badge.
BLETCHLEYCOVERS.COM
August 25, 2006
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Denmark: Integration
Every year, the European postal administrations jointly issue a series of stamps on a common theme. The theme for this year's two EUROPA stamps is "Integration, from the point of view of children and the young". The two stamps featuring children's drawings are the result of a competition for pupils at painting schools across the country. The stamps tell of how children can create friendships across the boundaries of cultures; all you need to do is give friendship a chance.
August 23, 2006
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GALATHEA 3
Greenland Post pays tribute to the GALATHEA 3 Expedition with a stamp issue, a special expedition-cancellation – and last but not least a limited expedition postcard.
STAMPS.GL
August 22, 2006
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Canada Post Toasts the Canadian Wine and Cheese Industry
Canadian wines and cheeses continue to draw world attention. In tribute to these growth industries, Canada Post will raise a toast to these Canadian success stories with a set of four domestic rate stamps. The set will be unveiled in the heart of Ontario's wine industry, Niagara-on-the-Lake, on August 23 and will be available for sale in post offices across the country beginning that day.
August 22, 2006
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Joint issue from Austria and Hong Kong
The Postal Administrations of Austria and Hong Kong release a joint issue on 22 August which incorporates "crystal fabrics", the first time such a technique has been used in the design of stamps.
August 22, 2006
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Austria: 100th Anniversary of the Pyhrn Railway
The Pyhrn Pass, 945 m above sea level, is the lowest passage across the eastern Alps, and has been used since the Neolithic Age.
In Roman times, the pass was crossed by a post road.
POST.AT
August 19, 2006
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Hungary: Enamel paintings on the Holy Crown II
Hungary Post is presenting the enamel paintings on the Holy Crown on special stamps.
According to the plans the special series of stamps will be issued over a period of four years, on four independent miniature sheets.
August 18, 2006
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Stamps Portray Naval Vessels With A Maltese Connection
A set of five stamps depicting various periods in Malta's colorful maritime history over a 450-year span, from sail to steam, and from bronze guns to guided missiles, is being issued by the Philatelic Bureau of Maltapost on 18 August.
August 18, 2006
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North Korean stamps to go on sale in South
The controversy regarding the disputed Dokdo islets has been rekindled following South Korea's decision to sell North Korean stamps entitled "Dokdo's ecological environment".
GIBBONSSTAMPMONTHLY
August 17, 2006
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An Post Issue Stamp to Mark 50th Anniversary of Ronnie Delany's Olympic Gold
A new 48c stamp marking the 50th anniversary of Ronnie Delany's 1500m Gold Medal at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics was launched by Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Mr Noel Dempsey T.D., at the GPO in Dublin today. Ronnie Delany was also present along with members of his family.
August 16, 2006
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Australia: Cars Disney Pixar SSS
To celebrate the theatrical release of Cars from the studios of Disney Pixar, this unique souvenir stamp sheet features stamps from the Driving through the Years stamp issue. The tabs and sheetlet selvedge feature a montage of characters from the movie.
AUSPOST.COM.AU
August 15, 2006
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Driving through the years
Marking the centenary of the first driver's license issued in Australia, this stamp issue depicts five memorable vehicles that have traveled Australian roads through the past 100 years.
AUSPOST.COM.AU
August 15, 2006
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Canada Post puts its stamp on 50 years of modern graphic design
When even the most analytical minds are seduced by such visual things as paintings, prints, posters, and books and CD covers, the graphic designers know they have done their work well. On August 16, Canada Post will issue a domestic rate (51 cents) stamp to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of The Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC), an organization whose members are professional exemplars in the field of graphic design.
August 15, 2006
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Festivals make an impression on stamps
POS Malaysia Bhd will be issuing a set of special stamps and First day Covers featuring Malaysian festivals on Aug 15.
The special stamps are the works of children who participated in a Drawing Competition organized by Pos Malaysia earlier this year.
THESTAR.COM.MY
August 12, 2006
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New issue from Estonia
Estonia Post issue a new stamp on 16 August featuring Taagepera Manor Hall, the final manor to be found on the Estonian side of the Latvian border.
August 10, 2006
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The Games of the XXIX Olympiad-Olympic Sports
On 8 August 2006, China State Post Bureau issued a four-piece set of commemorative stamps, entitled "The Games of the XXIX Olympiad-Olympic Sports (I)", with a total face value of 5.2 yuan. The pictures on the stamps are named "Basketball", "Fencing", "Sailing" and "Artistic gymnastics" respectively.
CPI.COM.CN
August 08, 2006
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Aland Scenery in Lemland and Sottunga
Two new stamps will be issued in the 'Aland scenery' series even this year. One of the stamps features the municipality of Lemland, the other motif was found in Sottunga, the smallest municipality of Finland.
POSTEN.AX
August 04, 2006
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Director Ake Lindman's Aland
The series of 'celebrity stamps' from the Aland Post, 'My Aland', continues this year with an issue by the Finland-Swedish director and actor Ake Lindman.
POSTEN.AX
August 04, 2006
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Hungaroring is 20 years old
Hungary Post is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Hungaroring race track by issuing a special stamp.
August 03, 2006
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Canada Post celebrates the lure of the wild with a new series of four duck decoy stamps
Duck decoys are now the number one must-have collectible among the weekend antique hunters who travel the backroads of major cities searching for the duck that escaped everyone else's attention. Amazing how far these flightless birds have come – all the way from cold, mist-covered marshes to pride of place on the family living room mantel. On August 3, Canada Post will issue a set of four domestic rate (51 cents) stamps, recognizing this unique expression of Canadian art.
August 02, 2006
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New issue from Jersey Post
Jersey Post have continued their Butterflies and Moths series by issuing a new set of stamps on 1 August featuring a variety of different species.
GIBBONSSTAMPMONTHLY
August 01, 2006
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