Stamps of France: Radio-TV Centre Opening (1963)
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|2017-10-11T09:19:14+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|2017-10-11T09:19:19+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
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:19+11:00Apr 8, 2016|Bridges on Stamps, Flags on Stamps, Hats on Stamps, Netherlands & Colonies, New Issues 2016, Postcards, Postcrossing on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Windmills on Stamps|
With 36,000 enthusiastic fans, the Netherlands is taking the lead in the world of Postcrossing. Postcrossing is an international network
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:19+11:00Apr 6, 2016|Crete, Flags on Stamps, Greece, History, Printers, Printing Processes, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This issue celebrated the Union of Crete with Greece at Souda Bay, May 1, 1913 and depicted the hoisting of
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:19+11:00Apr 5, 2016|New Issues 2016, Postcrossing on Stamps, Russia, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
Postcrossing is an interesting and educational hobby that helps find new friends, tell about one‘s native country, get to know
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:20+11:00Mar 30, 2016|Express Stamps, Motor Bikes on Stamps, Postal Carriers, Postal Vans, Postal Workers, Russia, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|
This is an interesting looking set featuring express mail vehicles. That's a powerful-looking locomotive! Mind you I wouldn't like to
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
By PDb Archive|2017-10-11T09:19:20+11:00Mar 29, 2016|Cyprus, Flags on Stamps, Greece, History, Military, Overprints, Printers, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
Aspioti-Elka are Greek security printers who first began operating in 1911. The company produced the Iris and Hermes series, recess
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:20+11:00Mar 28, 2016|Art on Stamps, Austria, New Issues 2016, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
Austrian Post is now dedicating a commemorative stamp to the distinguished artist, featuring an untitled work from 2013 taken from
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:20+11:00Mar 27, 2016|Art on Stamps, Balkans, Dutch East Indies, New Issues 2016, Religion on Stamps, Serbia (Servia), Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
Easter Sunday is the date of the annual celebration of Christ‘s resurrection. The Orthodox Church celebrates the Easter on the
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|2017-10-11T09:19:21+11:00Mar 26, 2016|British Commonwealth, Channel Islands, Great Britain, Hats on Stamps, New South Wales, Queen Elizabeth, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Uniforms on Stamps|
In April H.M.Queen Elizabeth II will become the first reigning British monarch to reach the age of 90. With Queen