Stamps of Estonia: Bird of the Year, Kingfisher (2014)
Due to its extraordinary colours the Common Kingfisher, (Alcedo atthis), is called the Nordic jewel and the pearl of rivers.
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:09+11:00Aug 15, 2016|Baltic States, Birds on Stamps, Estonia, New Issues 2014, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
Due to its extraordinary colours the Common Kingfisher, (Alcedo atthis), is called the Nordic jewel and the pearl of rivers.
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:10+11:00Jul 16, 2016|Animals on Stamps, Asia, Birds on Stamps, China, Chinese Empire, Christmas Stamps, Designers, Dragons on Stamps, Japan, Printers, Topicals or Thematics|
This Imperial Chinese Post issue featured a coiling dragon. Designed by A. de Villard. Typo. Printed by Tokyo Tsukiji Type
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:12+11:00Jun 5, 2016|Aitutaki, Birds on Stamps, British Empire, Cook Islands, New Zealand, Overprints, Pacific Islands, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
Aitutaki used the postage stamps of the Cook Islands from 1892 to 1903, when New Zealand overprinted its own stamps
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|2017-10-11T09:19:23+11:00Feb 22, 2016|Birds on Stamps, Finland, New Issues 2016, Scandinavia, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
Finland Post has prepared for releasing a magnificent stamp that praises the beauty of nature. An item that depicts a
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|2017-10-11T09:19:49+11:00Aug 29, 2015|Birds on Stamps, Czech Republic, Czechoslovakia, New Issues 2015, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
Czech Post has prepared for issuing a special miniature sheet depicting owls – one of the most interesting groups in
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
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:54+11:00Aug 7, 2015|Animals on Stamps, Birds on Stamps, Designers, Printers, Stamp Profiles, Switzerland, Topicals or Thematics|
Technical Details Issue Date: 05.09.2013 Designer: Judith Brennwald, Flond (GR) Printer: Offset, 4-colour; Joh. Enschedé, Haarlem, Netherlands Process: Offset, self-adhesive
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:20:09+11:00Jul 11, 2015|Birds on Stamps, Latvia, New Issues 2015, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
II Latvijas Pasts has released unique additions to Birds series of stamps featuring Latvian birds: the European golden plover (Pluvialis
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:20:12+11:00Jun 24, 2015|Atlantic Islands, Birds on Stamps, British Commonwealth, Conservation, Falkland Islands, Helicopters on Stamps, New Issues 2013, Ships, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
The UK Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is a spectacular wildlife sanctuary in the Southern
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:20:19+11:00Jun 9, 2015|Birds on Stamps, Designers, New Issues 2015, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, United States, United States of America|
Penguins Roll of 100 This beautiful stamp from the U.S. Postal Service® pays tribute to the majestic emperor penguin (Aptenodytes
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:20:23+11:00May 22, 2015|Birds on Stamps, Designers, Kyrgyzstan, New Issues 2015, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Uncategorized|
Technical Details Issue Date: 16.05.2015 Designer: Vladimir Melnic Printer: Nova Imprim Process: Full-color offset lithography Colours: 4 Colours Size: 68.00
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:20:23+11:00May 22, 2015|Army, Birds on Stamps, Fascists, Germany & Colonies, History, Hitler, Military, Third Reich, Topicals or Thematics, World War II|
This stamp, issued in the closing days of World War II, showed eagles and storm troopers. It was to encourage
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:20:24+11:00May 20, 2015|Birds on Stamps, Designers, New Issues 2014, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, United States, United States of America|
Songbirds migrate long distances, but they’ve never travelled the world like this before. The U.S. Postal Service’s new set of