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Star Wars stamps revealed
The fifteen new Star Wars stamps to be issued by USPS to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of the first movie have been unveiled.
March 31, 2007
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Maltapost to release Coastline
Maltapost release a special new album on 29 March bringing together all stamps issued since 2000 with a coastline theme.
March 29, 2007
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USPS unveils 'forever' stamp
An image of the Liberty Bell, an icon of American freedom and independence, will adorn the U.S. Postal Service's new forever stamp.
AP
March 27, 2007
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Poland commemorate Treaty of Rome signing
Poland Post have issued a new stamp marking the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome.
The treaty established the European Economic Community (EEC) and was signed on 25 March 1957 by France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
March 26, 2007
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Northland 2007 Exhibition
Between 30 March and 1 April 2007, Whangarei will be hosting Northland 2007 – a national stamp exhibition that coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Whangarei Philatelic Society.
STAMPS.NZPOST.CO.NZ
March 22, 2007
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Abolition of the Slave Trade 1807
Royal Mail commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Slave Trade Act 1807, which led to The Abolition the Slave Trade, with a series of six stamps.
March 21, 2007
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Living Shells – Cocos (Keeling) Islands
There are more than 600 known species of shells around the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Many are inhabited by beautiful and unusual living creatures, which we rarely get to see.
While Cocos (Keeling) Islands are located in the Indian Ocean, 97% of the known species of shells come from the Pacific Ocean.
AUSPOST.COM.AU
March 20, 2007
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Austria: Congratulations
Letters written in person and cards as we generally know them have lost out in popularity to what are now known as the new media. – but nevertheless there are still occasions when the modern forms of communication appear inappropriate - in particular those that do more than just transmit news – such as those that give expression to human affection, for instance congratulations.
POST.AT
March 19, 2007
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Monaco: 300th Anniversary of Carlo GOLDONI's birth
An Italian comic author of the XVIIIth century, Carlo GOLDONI structures in comedies the drolleries of the "Commedia dell'Arte", describing the customs and lingering over the characters and the feelings. The "Locandiera" is still a very performed play.
OETP-MONACO.COM
March 18, 2007
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Mourning
In response to many requests expressed over some time now, the Austrian Post Office is issuing a definitive in the form of a Mourning Stamp. Like the Congratulations Stamp shortly to be released, it does not bear a nominal value, which means that it can always be used for the standard rate for the first postage class irrespective of any change in postage charges.
POST.AT
March 17, 2007
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The Lead-Up to WIPA 2008 - Gloriette
The occasion for "WIPA 2000" was the "150th anniversary of the first Austrian stamp". It was on 1 June 1850 that the first stamps were issued in Austria, five stamps being issued in Austrian currency, 1, 2, 3, 6 and 9 Kreuzer, and five stamps in Italian currency, 5, 10, 15, 30 and 45 Centesimi, intended for use in the territories in Veneto and Lombardy that belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the time.
POST.AT
March 16, 2007
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New Harry Potter stamps
France Post issue a new set of stamps on 17 March featuring characters from the hugely popular Harry Potter saga.
March 16, 2007
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Monaco: Bi-Centenary of Giuseppe GARIBALDI's birth
This Italian patriot, who was born in Nice, fought against Austria, the Kingdom of "Both-Sicily" (expedition of the one thousand in 1860) and the Papacy for the Italian Unity. GARIBALDI fought with France in 1870 and represents an ideal of courage, perseverance in favour of an ideal and, more generally, of Good. More well thought out than bloody, he was in the forefront of the battle to make his convictions prevail.
OETP-MONACO.COM
March 15, 2007
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Austria: Patron Saints - Klemens Maria Hofbauer
Klemens Maria Hofbauer, the patron saint of Vienna, worked as a baker's boy in Znojmo in order to finance his studies. He joined the Redemptorists in Rome, and was ordained at the age of 34. His work in Warsaw was extremely successful until he and his fellow Redemptorists were ordered to leave the city by Napoleon, a measure that meant the destruction of his life's work, the St. Benno pastoral care centre.
POST.AT
March 15, 2007
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Forthcoming Scouts stamps unveiled
Royal Mail release a new set of stamps on 26 July to mark the centenary of the Scout movement as part of this year's Europa issue.
March 14, 2007
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Aland Scenery: Skafto, Kumlinge
Barren archipelago scenery and shady hazel groves form the municipality of Kumlinge. The photographer Erkki Santamala has chosen a beautiful stony beach in the sunset as motif for the Kumlinge stamp.
POSTEN.AX
March 13, 2007
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Ireland Series 2007 - Castles
On 9 March 2007 An Post issued four stunning stamps for the Ireland Series 2007 - Castles. One Castle from each Province is featured in the collection.
IRISHSTAMPS.IE
March 11, 2007
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Alderney Ramsar
On 25 August 2005, the United Nations officially recognised Alderney's west coast and the Burhou Islands as wetlands of worldwide importance. It became the first designated Ramsar site in the Bailiwick, Guernsey followed with its own site on 1 March 2006. The site - entitled Alderney West Coast and the Burhou Islands - extends to 1,500 hectares (some 600n hectares more than mainland Alderney) and includes the waters from the island's west coast out to the northern gannet colony Ortac, the Burhous and the islets and reefs that surround it, as well as Les Etacs.
GUERNSEYSTAMPS.COM
March 10, 2007
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Austria: Customs - Easter Rattles
The Ratschenbuam – mostly altar-boys and girls – roam the streets from Maundy Thursday to Easter Saturday, announcing the times of prayer with their rattles and cries, at a time when the church bells are silent. According to an old tradition, the church bells in Catholic regions are not rung on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Saturday.
POST.AT
March 09, 2007
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La Societe Guernesiaise
Formed in 1882 to encourage the study of history, natural history, geography and geology of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, La Societe Guernesiaise has been a prime instigator in the conservation of the islands' natural environment and in the preservation of their historic buildings and monuments. Nowadays, 125 years after its inception, La Societe owns or leases 50 separate areas of land, which totals 400 vergees (177 acres). As well as these areas of outstanding natural beauty, La Societe manages important areas of land for the island's government, the States of Guernsey, and became incorporated by Order in Council in January 2004.
GUERNSEYSTAMPS.COM
March 09, 2007
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Battle for the Falklands
On 19th March 1982 a group of Argentine scrap metal merchants raised their country's flag on South Georgia, Falkland Islands. The Royal Navy Antarctic patrol vessel HMS Endurance was despatched to remove the camp on 25th March but was prevented from doing so by the Argentine Navy corvette, ARA Guerrico. On 2nd April 1982 Argentine Forces invaded the Falkland Islands. The British Government responded immediately by organising Operation Corporate, despatching advanced elements of a Task Force southwards to recover the islands.
GUERNSEYSTAMPS.COM
March 08, 2007
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HEC Montreal gets a degree of recognition from Canada Post
On March 12, Canada Post will issue the HEC Montreal commemorative stamp, the latest addition to the series on post-secondary schools launched in 2003. The domestic rate stamp commemorates the first 100 years of HEC Montreal, a school of international renown.
CANADAPOST.CA
March 07, 2007
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Year of the Surf Lifesaver
2007 marks 100 years since the birth of the Surf Bathing Association of NSW, an organisation that brought standardisation to surf lifesaving instruction, regulations and practice.
This issue also includes Australia's first lenticular (moving image) stamp.
AUSPOST.COM.AU
March 06, 2007
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New Zealand Native Wildlife
For a small country, New Zealand has a diverse array of plants and animals that can not be found anywhere else in the world.
STAMPS.NZPOST.CO.NZ
March 06, 2007
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Austria: Zaganelli
Paintings from the late middle ages and the early renaissance are to be found amongst the treasures of the Princes of Liechtenstein's collections in Vaduz and Vienna. Furst Johann II von Liechtenstein acquired the painting "Portrait of a Lady" in 1882 as a work by the artist Anselmo da Foli. After the Second World War, the royal family was obliged to sell a number of works from its collection as a means of escaping its financial difficulties. The paintings sold included the "Portrait of a Lady", but in 2003, Furst Hans Adam II bought the painting back again from a private collector in Switzerland.
POST.AT
March 05, 2007
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Island Jewels - International Stamps
Australia's coastline is surrounded by many fascinating islands and atolls. This international issue features five islands well known for their natural beauty, landscapes and cultural significance.
AUSPOST.COM.AU
March 05, 2007
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Women's football
In the run-up to the 2008 European Football Championship in Switzerland and Austria, Swiss Post is issuing the third of four special stamps, this time on the theme of "Women's football". The special stamps already issued on 10 May 2005 and 7 March 2006 spotlighted football for the visually impaired and youth football.
SWISSPOST.CH
March 03, 2007
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Stein am Rhein millennium
The picturesque little town of Stein am Rhein in Canton Schaffhausen, known for its exceptional architectural heritage, is celebrating its millennium in 2007. Reason enough for Swiss Post to continue its "Sights of Switzerland" series of special stamps with a panoramic view of Stein am Rhein's market square - following the 2006 "Mountain panorama".
SWISSPOST.CH
March 03, 2007
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Leonhard Euler
Leonhard Euler, one of Switzerland's outstanding scholars, was born in Basel on 15 April 1707 and went on to have a spectacular European career as a mathematician and scientist. Now Swiss Post is issuing a special stamp to commemorate the 300th anniversary of his birth.
SWISSPOST.CH
March 02, 2007
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Norman Sayle RI
Isle of Man Post Office is delighted to present this set of eight stamps showcasing the remarkable watercolours of Norman Sayle R.I. during the year in which he celebrates his 80th birthday.
GOV.IM
March 02, 2007
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Irish Wildflower Definitives IV
The stamps comprise the new 55c stamp featuring the Large-flowered butterwort, the Black bog-rush which appears on the 78c stamp while the 95c stamp features the Purple loosestrife and the Yellow flag appears on the 3c stamp.
IRISHSTAMPS.IE
March 01, 2007
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First Taiwan stamps without 'China'
The first of the new controversial stamps issued in Taiwan which feature the country's name instead of 'Republic of China' went on sale Wednesday 28 February.
March 01, 2007
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