Stamps of Alderney: Winter Wonderland (2011)
The Santa Special It was Christmas Eve and Alderney had woken up to a magical stillness and hush. As the
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:12+11:00Jun 4, 2016|British Commonwealth, Channel Islands, Christmas Stamps, Designers, Lighthouses on Stamps, New Issues 2011, Printers, Printing Processes, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains|
The Santa Special It was Christmas Eve and Alderney had woken up to a magical stillness and hush. As the
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:14+11:00May 3, 2016|Bicycles on Stamps, Designers, Environment on Stamps, Europe, Netherlands & Colonies, New Issues 2016, Renewable Energy on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Wind Farms, Windmills on Stamps|
The design for the stamps was chosen by PostEurop, the organisation in which 52 European postal companies collaborate. The ‘Think
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:14+11:00May 3, 2016|Aircraft on Stamps, Airmail Stamps, Airmails, Designers, Flight Archive, Maps on Stamps, Russia, Topicals or Thematics|
This issue celebrated the 1st International Air Mail Congress at The Hague. Designed by O. M. Amosova. Typo. Perf 12
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:14+11:00Apr 27, 2016|Architecture on Stamps, Designers, Engravers, France & Colonies, History, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
Here is an issue for those interested in Telecommunications history. This 20c. blue-grey, yellow-chestnut stamp was issued to celebrate the
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:15+11:00Apr 19, 2016|Designers, Industry on Stamps, Italy & Colonies, Maps on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This set of four stamps celebrated the Milan Fair of 1936. Designed by M. Parrini. Photo. Released March 23, 1936
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:15+11:00Apr 18, 2016|Art on Stamps, Balkans, Designers, Exhibitions, Romania, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This sheet was issued by Romania for the "Arphila 1975" International Stamp Exhibition held in Paris. It measured 76 x
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:19+11:00Apr 15, 2016|Denmark & Colonies, Designers, Flags on Stamps, Hesshaimer, Iceland, Maps on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Volcanoes on Stamps|
This issue celebrated the Parliamentary Millenary. Centres designed by three Icelandic artists. Frames designed by L. Hesshaimer. Offset Litho Elbemuhl
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:20+11:00Mar 26, 2016|Birds on Stamps, Charity Stamps, Designers, Engravers, Medicine on Stamps, Netherlands & Colonies, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This charity stamp was issued to aid the Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis. Designed by A.J. Derkinderen and engraved
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:22+11:00Mar 2, 2016|Designers, Ireland, New Issues 2015, Religion on Stamps, Saints on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
St Patrick’s Day is celebrated in many parts of the world, especially by Irish communities and organizations. Many people wear
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:22+11:00Feb 28, 2016|Agriculture on Stamps, Designers, Fruit on Stamps, New Issues 2016, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, United States, United States of America|
Grapes as the earliest fruit culture! New tasty stamp released by USPS 26.02.2016 Grapes are one of the most ancient
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:24+11:00Feb 2, 2016|Birds on Stamps, China, Designers, Hong Kong, Printers, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This migratory birds issue from Hong Kong was designed by Shek Tak-sheun and printed by Enschede. Perf 13 1/2. The
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:25+11:00Dec 16, 2015|Authors on Stamps, Charity Stamps, Designers, Engravers, France & Colonies, Playwrights on Stamps, Poets on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
For those who collect Authors on Stamps, here is one to consider: Issued for the National relief Fund, this 5f+1f.
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:25+11:00Dec 14, 2015|Designers, Italy & Colonies, New Issues 2015, Shoes on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
Ever considered a "Shoes on Stamps" collection? This issue would be a great place to start! Salvatore Ferragamo is one
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:26+11:00Nov 19, 2015|Candles on Stamps, Christmas Stamps, Designers, New Issues 2015, Religion on Stamps, Scandinavia, Stamp Profiles, Stars on Stamps, Sweden, Topicals or Thematics|
The assignment to design this year’s Christmas stamps came naturally to Elin Sandström since she is an avid Christmas card
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:33+11:00Nov 14, 2015|Charity Stamps, Designers, France & Colonies, New Issues 2015, Red Cross on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
Charity can be a part of a hobby of stamp collecting. This statement is proved by the fact that a