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Malaysia Issued Stamps on Herons And Bitterns

Malaysia has issued special stamps featuring the uniqueness of herons and bitterns on 25th June 2015. “Herons and bitterns were chosen to increase public awareness and promote the conservation of these birds and their habitats worldwide. “There are 19 species of these birds found in Malaysia, seven of which can be observed at the Kuala […]

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Ghana and Greneda Issued Stamps on President and Pope

President of  Trinidad and Tobago Anthony Carmona was presented with a framed copy of two sets of postage stamps respectively from Ghana and Grenada, each commemorative set featuring His Excellency with Pope Francis the latter playing the steelpan. The presentation at the Office of the President, St Ann’s, was made by Trinidad and Tobago Philatelic […]

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Luxembourg :Personalities 2015 Stamp Issue

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 […]

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HongKong Issued Stamps on World Heritage Site Honghe Hani Rice Terraces

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 […]

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Poland Issued Stamp on Blood Donation

Blood Donor Day observed every  year on 14 June.The theme for year 2015 campaign is “Thank you for saving my life“. It focuses on thanking blood donors who save lives every day through their blood donations and strongly encourages more people all over the world to donate blood voluntarily and regularly with the slogan “Give […]

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Croatian Issued Second Series of Undersea World Stamps

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.

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New Stamps from Israel

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 […]

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Portugal Issued Stamp on Santiago Pilgrimage

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 […]

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New Swiss Stamps

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, […]

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Canada:Love Your Pet Stamp Issue

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 […]