USPS Previews 2009 Commemorative Stamp Program
The US Postal Service has released some of the stamps that you will be able to purchase next year.
Among the stamps are acting legend Bob Hope who grew up in Shaker Heights, along with Gary Cooper, and Abraham Lincoln.
CLEVELANDLEADER.COM
December 31, 2008
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Stamp of approval for British design classics
Iconic British designs such as the red telephone box and the London Underground map are to feature on a new set of postage stamps to be released in the New Year, Royal Mail said on Monday.
The set of 10 stamps, featuring classic designs from the 20th century, will go on sale from January 13.
AFP
December 29, 2008
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Henry VIII Sets and Sheets from Isle of Man
The year 2009 is the 500th Anniversary of the Enthronement of Henry VIII.
The Isle of Man Post Office presents a set of stamps to commemorate this highly significant anniversary in royal history featuring probably the most infamous of all British monarchs.
GOV.IM
December 27, 2008
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Stamps celebrate Lewis Hamilton's F1 success
The Isle of Man Post Office is to issue stamps to mark Lewis Hamilton's F1 world championship win.
Given the Island's motorsport connections, it was decided the star was an appropriate subject for the set of six commemorative stamps.
IOMTODAY.CO.IM
December 26, 2008
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December 25, 2008
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Price of stamps set to rise again
The price of first and second-class stamps is to rise by 3 pence from 6 April, the Royal Mail has announced.
For standard letters weighing up to 100g, a first-class stamp will cost 39p, while second-class will be 30p.
NEWS.BBC.CO.UK
December 24, 2008
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Zbigniew Herbert Honoured On Polish Stamp
28 July 2008 was the 10th anniversary of the passing away of one of the most outstanding Polish 20th century literary artists - Zbigniew Herbert. This extraordinary poet, essayist and playwright didn't live to receive a Nobel prize, although in the minds of many of the connoisseurs and admirers of his work worldwide he had deserved it more than anybody else. Therefore, by a resolution of the Polish Parliament, the year 2008 has been proclaimed the year of Zbigniew Herbert.
Polish Post introduced a postage stamp containing an image of the writer on the background of his poems earlier this month.
HELLMAIL.CO.UK
December 23, 2008
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Lighthouses of New Zealand
On 7 January 2009, New Zealand Post will issue a series of five stamps commemorating the 150th anniversary of New Zealand's first lighthouse (Pencarrow).
Each stamp features a technological 'landmark' of its own – lighthouse beams that actually glow in the dark!
STAMPS.NZPOST.CO.NZ
December 22, 2008
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Climate friendly electricity to celebrate anniversary
On 22 January, Aland Post issues a miniature sheet as part of the joint stamp series 'Preserve the Polar Regions and Glaciers' in which more than 40 posts from around the world take part. The Aland contribution features a wind turbine, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the introduction of electricity in Aland.
POSTEN.AX
December 20, 2008
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Jersey Aviation History X
The tenth set of postage stamps in the Jersey Aviation History series celebrates the 75th anniversary of the first flight from Jersey to Southampton. The six stamps and Miniature Sheet feature some of the aircraft which have serviced the route since 1934 right through to the present day.
JERSEYPOST.COM
December 19, 2008
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Pakistan Post issues stamps on BB human rights prize
Pakistan Post has issued a special postage stamp to celebrate the conferment of UN Human Rights Prize 2008 on slain Pakistan People's Party chairwoman Benazir Bhutto on the International Human Rights Day.
APP
December 17, 2008
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Finnish history, nature and Finnish children of today on the first stamps of the year 2009
On 22 January, 17 different stamps will go on sale in six separate issues. The striking 1809 Building a Nation miniature sheet goes back 200 years in Finnish history to the Diet of Porvoo in the company of the great men of the day. The four stamps on the sheet depict the Tsar of Russia and Grand Duke of Finland Alexander, and leading Finns, Counts G.M. Sprengtporten and C.E. Mannerheim and G.M. Armfelt.
POSTI.FI
December 16, 2008
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UN to Release U Thant Postage Stamps
On 6 February 2009, the United Nations Postal Administration will issue three commemorative stamps marking the 100th anniversary of U Thant’s birth.
U Thant, the secretary-general of the UN from 1961 to 1971, was born in Pantanaw, in the Irrawaddy delta in Burma on January 22, 1909.
UNSTAMPS.UN.ORG
December 15, 2008
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First U.S. Airmail Stamp 90th Anniversary
The Marshall Islands Postal Service has issued a historic new stamp commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the first U.S. Airmail stamp.
UNICOVER.COM
December 13, 2008
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New Christmas stamp from Luxembourg
Luxembourg has issued a Christmas stamp with a painting of a roe deer by Andre Buzin.
Buzin is a Belgian artist who paints animals and flowers. He is particularly known on the philatelic scene for his Birds series, a definitive stamp series of Belgium.
PT.LU
December 12, 2008
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Majestic owls on new stamps
The Marshall Islands Postal Service has issued six new stamps celebrating owls. Featuring artwork by world-renowned wildlife artist Michael Warren, the stamps depict six majestic owls: the Barn Owl, the Barred Owl, the Burrowing Owl, the Snowy Owl, the Great Horned Owl and Spotted Owls.
UNICOVER.COM
December 11, 2008
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M.C.C. and Cricket Association of Bengal put a joint stamp on history
Marylebone Cricket Club will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of England's first Test match in India on January 5th 2009. In association with the Cricket Association of Bengal it will release 1000 commemorative envelopes bearing a special stamp and postmark.
BLETCHLEYCOVERS.COM
December 10, 2008
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Wild Flowers of Ireland Definitives VI
On 5 December, 2008, An Post issued a new self-adhesive stamp from the Sixth Definitive series, entitled 'Wild Flowers of Ireland'.
The stamp features the Yellow horned-poppy, which is typically found in coastal environments.
IRISHSTAMPS.IE
December 09, 2008
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Christmas Carol Ornaments
The Marshall Islands Postal Service has issued eight new Christmas stamps. Featuring artwork by acclaimed artist Barbara Brown, the stamps depict Christmas ornaments honoring eight beloved Christmas carols.
UNICOVER.COM
December 08, 2008
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The 'Big' Event Day Cover
The U.S. Postal Service is giving stamp collectors a chance to be part of the historic inauguration of Barack Obama with a commemorative souvenir event day cover. This includes a folio with a silk cachet portrait of President Obama and Vice-President Biden with a special color postmark, photographs, and information on inaugural history.
STAMPS.ABOUT.COM
December 06, 2008
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Falklands dedicates new stamp issue to five penguin species
The Falklands has released a set of new stamps which feature five species of breeding penguins that are found there.
The stamps are available singly in sheetlets of 10 and combined in a souvenir sheet.
FALKLANDS.GOV.FK
December 05, 2008
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Favourite Australian Films
This stamp issue celebrates Australia's favourite local films, as voted for in a competition jointly organised by Australia Post and the Australian Film Institute (AFI). This is the first time that an Australian stamp issue has been produced based on the voting preferences of the Australian public.
STAMPS.COM.AU
December 04, 2008
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New U.S. stamp honors Oregon's Sesquicentennial
The Oregon Statehood stamp will be released on January 14, 2009. The first day of issue ceremony will be at the World Forestry Center in Portland.
The stamp was painted by a well known illustrator from Beaverton, Oregon named Gregory Manchess. The original painting is quite small, only about 4x9 inches.
USPS
December 03, 2008
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New Stamps From Israel – 'Ancient Letters'
The three stamps in this series depict examples of ancient letters discovered at archeological sites that shed light on important chapters in the history of Eretz Israel.
ISRAELPOST.CO.IL
December 02, 2008
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Fauzy stamps launched in Malaysia
A1 Team Malaysia's driver Fairuz Fauzy is featured on a special stamp issued to commemorate the Malaysian driver's first victory in the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport, which was launched at the team's home round of the A1GP Series at the Sepang circuit.
MOTORSPORT.COM
December 01, 2008
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