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New Stamps from Gibraltar

Definitives 2015 The 2015 Definitive additional value stamps are a continuation of the 2014 De­finitives. They have been printed using a special easy peel self adhesive paper that ensures ease of peeling and aafixing of the stamps onto envelopes. An additional one pound stamp has been produced in tribute and to replicate the original ‘Penny […]

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Postal Museum Inaugurated

By Laiqh A. Khan Bengaluru:Bells, shining badges, spears, weighing scales and a host of other paraphernalia associated with the postman of yore were unveiled recently at the Postal Museum, situated in the Postal Training Centre (PTC) here.Set up in an area spread across 1,250 sq ft, the museum was thrown open to the public on […]

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What are Europa Stamps

Europa stamps are special stamps issued by European postal administrations/ enterprises under the aegis of PostEurop in which Europe is the central theme.EUROPA stamps underlines cooperation in the posts domain, taking into account promotion of philately. They also build awareness of the common roots, culture and history of Europe and its common goals.As such, EUROPA stamp […]

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USPS  Issued Wedding Stamps

The U.S. Postal Service dedicated two engraved stamps recently for couples planning to step up to the altar — the elegant 1-ounce Vintage Rose Forever stamp and the 2-ounce Vintage Tulip stamp. The stamps were dedicated at the American Philatelic Society Ameristamp Expo show.The stamps are the latest additions to the popular Weddings series.  The […]

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Norway Issued Stamp on City of Halden

Halden’s history is an exciting one. The town was named Frederikshald in 1665 after the Danish king, Frederik III. Just like Kristiania, which in 1925 changed its name back to Oslo, Frederikshald took back its old name, Halden, in 1928. But the fortress, which so many people have visited, is still called Fredriksten, and it […]

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Estonia Issued Stamps and Maxim Cards on Folk Costumes

LIHULA and  KIRBLA The fashion of flowery skirts developed at the end of the 19th century. It was triggered by the decoration of carpets with flowery embroidery that was called “roosimine”. The rose embroidery carpets spread also to other places but rose embroidery skirts were only made in Lihula and in the neighbouring parish of […]

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New Stamps from Israel

Shrine of the Book Israel’s largest cultural institution and one of the leading museums worldwide, the Israel Museum marks it’s 50th anniversary in May 2015.It is a major cultural attraction for Israelis and tourists alike.The Shrine of the Book houses the Dead Sea Scrolls, the most ancient biblical manuscrips in the world. The Shrine,which also was opened […]

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Malta Reprint Definitive Stamps

Malta Post has announced that the €0.01, €0.02 and €0.05 stamps of the Definitive Issue have been reprinted.This reprint consists of 500,000 of each stamp, in sheets of 10 stamps bearing sheet numbers as follows: €0.01 stamp 160001-210000, €0.02 stamp 040001 – 090000, and the €0.05 stamp 020001 – 070000 both numbers included.The stamps measure […]

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Taiwan Issued Stamps on Teresa Teng

Stamps featuring portrait photographs of famed singer Teresa Teng to commemorate her 20th death .A set consists of four stamps with a face value of NT$5, NT$9, NT$13 and NT$15.Teng is the first entertainer to be featured in a portrait on a national stamp.She died at the age of 42 of an asthma attack on […]

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India Post Issued Stamp on The Old Seminary, Kottayam

The President Mr.Pranab Mukharjee today released a postage stamp on the old seminary kottayam at New Delhi.The Old Seminary, Marthoma Seminary and Vadavathoor Seminary proclaim Syrian and Roman Christian traditions. It is located in the district of Kottayam in Kerala.The year 2015 marks the 200th anniversary, of the founding of “the Old Seminary” or “the Cottayam […]