The stamps featuring Honghe’s magnificent terraced landscape and its distinctive Hani culture. Added to the World Heritage List in 2013, the cultural landscape of the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces covers 16,603 hectares of land in Southern Yunnan.It is marked by the spectacular terraces that cascade down the slopes of the towering Ailao Mountains to the banks […]
Category: History Behind a Stamp
Claus Cito (1882-1965) who created the “Monument du Souvenir” commonly known as “’Gëlle Fra”, studied art at the School of Applied Arts and at the Art Academy in Stuttgart where he acquired in-depth knowledge. Enthralled by the Social Realism of Constantin Meunier, Cito settled in Brussels in 1909. Having won the “Monument du Souvenir” competition, he […]
Croatia has issued its second series of the Croatian Undersea World stamps on 15th June 2015 featuring various sea creatures. The stamps features Neptune’s lace, Long-snouted seahorse, Violescent sea-whip and Cylinder Anemone.
Jewish Bridal Jewellery Jewish bridal jewellery stamps are from the collection of the Israel Museum’s Wing for Jewish Art and Life.The stamps features Bridal Head Ornament, Wedding ring and Bridal jewellery which reflects the rich Israeli culture and their values. Date of Issue: 16 June 2015 Denominations: 4.10 NIS x 3 Centenary of WWI in Eretz Israel […]
200th Anniversary of Geneva, Neuchâtel and Valais in the Swiss Confederation Issue Date: 07.05.2015 Designer: Tessa Gerster, Lausanne Printer: Cartor Security Printing, La Loupe (F) Process: Offset Colours: 4 Colours Size: Stamps: 33×28 mm Sheetlet: 192×95 mm (2 rows of 3 stamps) Swiss Sponsorship for Mountain Communities The notion of solidarity between mountain and valley has been paramount for 75 years, […]
Santiago de Compostela is one of the main places of Christian pilgrimage and its importance in terms of the history of Christianity is underpinned by ancient traditions that the Apostle James (the Greater) was buried in the place where today stands the Cathedral of Compostela. This conviction has resulted in countless pilgrims converging to Santiago […]
These stamps are about spaying or neutering, regular visits to the veterinarian, proper nutrition, effective identification, safe and comfortable surroundings, plenty of play and exercise, and lots of attention.The stamp illustrations bring to life various scenarios in which pets are being cared for responsibly. The whimsical and colourful brush stroke style brings some light heartedness […]
UAE has issued a set of five stamps to celebrate the role played by women in the growth of the nation.The stamps have been issued in five designs and cost Dh3 each, along with a cover priced at Dh16. They can be purchased from the Women’s Museum, near to the Gold Souq.
The artwork for the set of eight stamps was done by Jaco Botha, a graphic design student at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). The TUT graphic design department incorporated the stamp design project into their curriculum.Stamps depicts firefighters’ uniforms, vehicles and equipment .The back of the stamp sheet contains guidelines on fire safety at […]
Minna Immonen has designed two fuchsia-hued floral 2nd class stamps that are ideally suited for party invitations and other happy occasions. The Floral beauty sheet is handily folded and shows the rugosa rose, a familiar sight along Finnish roadsides and gardens, as well as the more sophisticated cultivated orchid. Issue Date: 08.05.2015 Colours: 4 Colours Values: €2.00