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Stamps of China: World Reading Day (2016)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:14+11:00Apr 29, 2016|Asia, Books on Stamps, China, Lighthouses on Stamps, New Issues 2016, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

China Post is to release a special stamp to celebrate World Reading Day, which falls on Saturday. World Reading Day

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Stamps of the Philippines: Miss Universe Issue (2016)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:19+11:00Apr 12, 2016|Asia, Flowers on Stamps, New Issues 2016, Philippines, Souvenir Sheets, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach is a Filipino-German actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She was the Philippine representative for the 2015

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Stamps of Taiwan: Chinese Postal Anniversary (2016)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:20+11:00Mar 29, 2016|Aircraft on Stamps, Asia, Bicycles on Stamps, China, Motor Bikes on Stamps, New Issues 2016, Postal Carriers, Postal History, Postal Services, Postal Vehicles on Stamps, Postal Workers, Postboxes, Stamp Profiles, Taiwan, Topicals or Thematics|

This year the Chinese Postal Service (CPS) celebrates its 120th anniversary. It was officially launched on March 20, 1896 and

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Stamps of Taiwan: Corals Issue (2015)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:24+11:00Jan 23, 2016|Asia, Corals on Stamps, Forests on Stamps, Formosa, Marine Life on Stamps, New Issues 2015, Stamp Profiles, Taiwan, Topicals or Thematics|

Chunghwa Post, Having previously issued “Corals of Taiwan” on January 8, 2014, Chunghwa Post is now following up with new

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Stamps of the Philippines: Wildlife Issue (2015)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:25+11:00Dec 2, 2015|Animals on Stamps, Asia, New Issues 2015, Philippines, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

The Philippines is considered as one of the mega-diverse country in the world. Its more than 7,100 islands have many

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Map of Japan (1920)

By PDb Maps|2017-10-11T09:19:33+11:00Nov 16, 2015|Asia, Asia Maps, History, Japan, Maps, Ship's Mail, Shipping Archive, Shipping Lines|

This map shows Japan in 1920. It includes the shipping routes. Paquebot collectors, please note!

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Stamps of Japan: Disney Characters (2015)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:34+11:00Nov 4, 2015|Asia, Cartoons on Stamps, Japan, New Issues 2015, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

Disney cartoons are fascinated by grown-ups and children worldwide. So, why not to commemorate some famous Disney Characters with special

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Singapore Botanic Gardens: UNESCO Heritage Site (2015)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:51+11:00Aug 21, 2015|Asia, Botanica on Stamps, Flowers on Stamps, Gardens on Stamps, New Issues 2015, Singapore, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, UNESCO|

Singapore Post has released a special set of stamps that depict the Singapore Botanic Gardens. The issue consisting of two

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Stamps of Taiwan: Alpine Flowers Issue (2011)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:51+11:00Aug 19, 2015|Asia, Flowers on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Taiwan, Topicals or Thematics|

As a collector of Alpine plants, I especially like this issue. Some notes on the plants should prove useful to

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Stamps of Singapore: Independence Anniversary (2015)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:51+11:00Aug 18, 2015|Asia, New Issues 2015, Singapore|

The year 2015 marks Singapore’s 50th year of independence.Singapore Post launched a new stamp set to celebrate the golden jubilee.

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Stamps of Viet Nam: Birds issue (1963)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:52+11:00Aug 15, 2015|Asia, Birds on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Vietnam|

This attractive Birds issue was printed in full colour. Photogravure. Printed on ungummed paper by the Peking Post Office Printing

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Afghanistan & Baluchistan Map (1935)

By PDb Maps|2017-10-11T09:19:55+11:00Aug 1, 2015|Afghanistan, Asia, Asia Maps, Baluchistan, History, Maps|

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Stamps of the Philippines: Kite-Flying (2015)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:20:04+11:00Jul 29, 2015|Asia, Flight Archive, Kites on Stamps, New Issues 2015, Philippines, Topicals or Thematics|

Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) released the second quarter topical stamps featuring “Saranggola” (Philippine kites) of various shapes and colors. The

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Stamps of the Philippines: National Parks (2014)

By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:20:05+11:00Jul 26, 2015|Asia, New Issues 2014, Philippines, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|

The National Parks Development Committee is a government agency that is tasked to oversee national parks in the Philippines. It

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Map of Straits Settlements (1894)

By PDb Maps|2017-10-11T09:20:05+11:00Jul 26, 2015|Asia, Asia Maps, British Empire, History, Malaya, Malaysia, Maps, Straits Settlements|

This map shows the Straits Settlements (Malaya) in 1894. A very useful chart for postal historians and stamp collectors of

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