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Lush and lavish Siberian Iris! 26.2.2016
This spring’s 1st class stamp bears an oil painting of a lavender Siberian iris by Tiina Suikkanen. The artist was surprised to discover how beautiful the traditional perennial plant actually is. “I...
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Endangered Plants and Flowers 8.8.1962
The three stamps on this Polish FDC are part of a set of 12 stamps issued in 1962 to highlight protected plants and flowers.(90) Gentiana clusii (sometimes called "Clusius' gentian") is a...
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Aleksander Gierymski painting "Trumpet Festivity" 20.6.1984
Postage stamp from Poland depicting the Aleksander Gierymski painting "Trumpet Festivity", with a view of the the Vistula River. Painting is of Hasidic Jews performing tashlikh (ritual washing away of...
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Unique nature in Visiting Cards from Finland!
The Visiting Card from Finland sheet has two different stamps. The stamp on the left depicts the green and intact wilderness of the Nuuksio National Park.The airy, light green birch leaves in the stamp...
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20th Anniversary of the Armed Forces of the People's Republic of Poland...
Ludowe Wojsko Polskie People's Troops of Poland, LWP, was the second formation of the Polish Armed Forces in the East (1943–1945) and later the armed force (1945–1989) of the Polish communist...
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General Zygmunt Henryk Berling 12.10.1983
Zygmunt Henryk Berling (27 April 1896 – 11 July 1980) was a Polish general and politician. He fought for the independence of Poland in the early 20th century. During the Second World War he was...
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Printed condolences travel on Wings of Thoughts! 26.2.2016
Illustration by Jaana Aalto, the postcard designer known for her natural themes, is well suited for a variety of items. The harmonious Wings of Thoughts stamp is adorned with long bird wings over a...
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The Sinking of RMS Titanic
Today I am reminded of that unforgettable tragedy at sea more than a hundred years ago -The sinking of the RMS Titanic which occurred on the night of 14 April through to the morning of 15 April 1912...
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World Food Congress, Washington, D.C. USA - “Food for Peace” and “Freedom...
The stamp on this US FDC of 1963 showcases the issue of world hunger, with the themes “Food for Peace” and “Freedom from Hunger.” It was issued on the first day of the inaugural “World Food Congress,”...
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European Road Safety Year 10.11.1986
The European Economic Community had declared 1986 to be "European Road Safety Year" in an attempt to decrease the number of road accidents. This aim would be achieved through a joint research project...
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Cheerful congratulations 26.2.2016
The new 1st class congratulations stamps were inspired by traditional stickers. This can also be seen in the cut of the stamps: the style is inspired by old stickers instead of the usual indented...
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Discovery of America 12.10.1963
These three stamps on the FDC are part of a eight stamp set of stamps on “Discovery of America”. A brief description of the personalities portrayed on the stamps is:(80cts) José de Gálvez y Gallardo,...
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EUROPA 1978 - Monuments - Cyprus 24.4.1978
The 1978 theme for EUROPA CEPT stamps was “Monuments”. Brief details of the stamps issued by Cyprus are:(25ct) Internal view of the yard of Chrysorrhogiatissa Monastery. The important Monastery of...
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The Berlin Fire Brigade 16.6.1987
The Berlin Fire Brigade. The stsmps depict the Fire Engines of 1903 and 1919.
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Traditional Cypriot Folk Art 10.3.2016
The stamps on the FDC feature two different examples of traditional Cypriot folk art. A continuation of last year's series (please see my post dated 29.10.2015 on this blog).The 41 cent stampdepicts...
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20th Anniversary of the Peoples Republic of Poland 15.4.1964
The Polish People's Republic (Polish: Polska Rzeczpospolita Ludowa, PRL) was the official name of Poland between 1952 and 1989. The name was given by the Constitution of 1952 which was based on the...
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Olympic Games Montreal 5.7.1976
(20 mil) Olympic Games Montreal – Emblem.(60 & 100 mil) Symbols of various games.The 1976 Summer Olympics, officially called the Games of the XXI Olympiad was an international multi-sport event in...
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Philatelist's Day 11.8.1987
The se-tennant set of stamps on this East German FDC commemorates the "Philatelist's Day"in 1987. The stamps depict Post Offices and the cover shows a postal wagon of old.Thank you Merja.
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