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Hungary Issued Stamp on 100 Years of the Postal Directorate in Debrecen

On 17 April 1920 the establishment of the Postal Directorate in Debrecen was announced in the Hungarian Royal Post and Telegram Regulations Gazette. The Directorate’s initial remit covered the postal affairs of the historic counties of Bereg, Bihar,Hajdú, Szabolcs and Szatmár. Over the 100 years there have been many changes in the areas or names […]

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Faroe Island Issued Stamp on 80th Birth Day of Queen Margrethe

On April 16, 2020, Her Majesty the Queen celebrates her 80th anniversary. H.M. Queen Margrethe II was born on April 16, 1940, at Amalienborg. She was the daughter of King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid, born Princess of Sweden. Issue Date:16.04.2020 Designer:Edward Fuglø Printer:Cartor Security Printing, France Process:Offset + Gold Hot Foil Size:Stamp Size: 40,00 […]

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Legendary Comedians of Australia featured on New Stamps

Australia has released four stamps on Legendary Comedians on 16th April 2020 .The stamps depicts  Magda Szubanski, Garry McDonald, Adam Hills and Noeline Brown. The 2020 Australian Legends of Comedy stamp issue comprises four $1.10 stamps, a first day cover, stamp pack, maxicard set, four booklets of ten $1.10 stamps, and a booklet collection pack.

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Greenland Issued Stamp on Queen Margrethe II on her 80th Birthday

Since Queen Margrethe II ascended the Danish throne in 1972, several Greenlandic stamps featuring portraits of the monarch have been issued. In connection with the Queen’s 80th birthday, we proudly present a new beautiful stamp, published on the birthday of the monarch, on 16th April 2020. The portrait shows Her Majesty wearing a Greenlandic national costume and was painted by the […]

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Romania Issued Stamps and MS on 140 Years of The National Grand Lodge of Romania

Freemasonry is a fraternal society the origins of which go back in time to the very cradle of humanity. Its efforts, directed toward perfecting the human being, are underpinned by the belief that love makes one a better, more enlightened, more just and more tolerant person, and a more useful member of society. The Romanian […]

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New Stamps Released from Andora

Popular Culture:Wolf Collars Wolf collars are neckpieces made from iron and covered in spikes that are fitted to the necks of sheep dogs to arm them against attacks from wolves and other predators. Issue Date:30.03.2020 Process:Offset Size:28,8 x 40,9 mm Carolina Plandolit i Pelati Carolina Plandolit i Pelati was the second wife of Guillem d’Areny […]

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New Stamps Released from Portugal

Centenary Museums This stamp issue accompanies the release of the second volume of Portugal’s Centenary Museums, which covers the twelve institutions established between 1905 and 1918. The stamps depicts National Coach Museum, National Museum of Contemporary Art , Machado de Castro National Museum, Father Manuel do Cenáculo National Museum, Grão Vasco National Museum,  monographic museum […]

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UNPA Earth Day Stamp Issue

Earth Day has been observed on 22 April each year in many countries since 1970. The United Nations General Assembly designated 22 April as International Mother Earth Day in 2009. For this stamp issue, UNPA has selected six artists whose works are influenced by environmental issues. Each sheet contains an artist’s statement describing how the […]

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Canada Issued Stamp on Eid

Canada has issued a stamp on Eid on 24th April 2020. The stamp features greeting in Arabic calligraphy.

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Taiwan Issued Stamps on Taijiang National Park

By Wolfgang Beyer Holding precious wetland ecosystems on the southwest coast of Taiwan, Taijiang National Park is Taiwan’s eighth national park. To introduce its beauty, Chunghwa Post is specially issuing a set of four stamps, featuring Cigu Lagoon, Black-faced Spoonbill Reserve, Wangzailiao Sand Bar, and Sicao Mangrove Green Tunnel. Their designs follow: Cigu Lagoon (NT$6): […]