Stamps of Monaco: Prince Louis High Values (1946)
These two high values from Monaco featured Prince Louis II. Designed and engraved by Mazelin. Recess. Perf 14 x 13
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:34+11:00Nov 5, 2015|Designers, Engravers, Europe, Monaco, Royalty, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
These two high values from Monaco featured Prince Louis II. Designed and engraved by Mazelin. Recess. Perf 14 x 13
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
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:34+11:00Nov 2, 2015|Crafts on Stamps, Finland, New Issues 2015, Scandinavia, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
People can make real works of art with their hands. But only few of us appreciate these items and treat
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:34+11:00Oct 31, 2015|Art on Stamps, Balkans, Christmas Stamps, New Issues 2015, Religion on Stamps, Slovenia, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
Slovenia Post has issued a stamp, which depicts the famous picture by Janez Šubic “The Adoration of the Magi”. The
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:34+11:00Oct 29, 2015|Architecture on Stamps, Arms on Stamps, Baltic States, Cathedrals & Churches on Stamps, Latvia, Lighthouses on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This set of five stamps from Latvia celebrated the 300th Anniversary of Libau (Libaja) in 1925. It featured views of
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:34+11:00Oct 28, 2015|Bridges on Stamps, History, Italy & Colonies, New Issues 2014, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This stamp represents a Roman bridge, with a single arch, located near Lamon, one of the few remaining architectural remains
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:35+11:00Oct 27, 2015|Engravers, Italy & Colonies, Railroads or Railways, Railways, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics, Train Archive, Trains, Transport|
This attractive 25 lire black stamp from Italy celebrated Stamp Day in 1970 and featured an electric Mail train. Engraved
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:35+11:00Oct 24, 2015|Animals on Stamps, British Commonwealth, Camels on Stamps, Christmas Stamps, Designers, Great Britain, New Issues 2015, Refugees on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
Royal Mail has issued Christmas stamps since 1966. From 2005 it introduced a policy of alternating secular with religious designs
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:35+11:00Oct 21, 2015|Astronomy on Stamps, Designers, Netherlands & Colonies, New Issues 2015, Space on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
Can you imagine how much light is seen from space, shaped by our cities and roads? New stamp issue by
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:35+11:00Oct 18, 2015|British Commonwealth, Christmas Stamps, New Issues 2015, New Zealand, Religion on Stamps, Stained Glass on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Top Ten Articles|
New Zealand is home to some truly beautiful stained-glass windows, which add character and charm to churches and buildings throughout
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:35+11:00Oct 17, 2015|Designers, Europa on Stamps, Europe, Iceland, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
These two multicoloured stamps formed the Europa issue for Iceland in 1973. Designed by I.F. Anisdahl. Perf 11½ Released April
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:35+11:00Oct 13, 2015|Australia & Dependencies, Bicycles on Stamps, British Commonwealth, New Issues 2015, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This issue Australian Post focuses on bike design from the late 19th century to 2015 through four examples, with each
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:36+11:00Oct 11, 2015|British Empire, Malta, Religion on Stamps, Saints on Stamps, Shipping Archive, Ships, Shipwrecks, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
This fine 10 shilling blue-black stamp broke with the traditional monarch's head and featured the Shipwreck of St. Paul, thus
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:36+11:00Oct 9, 2015|Angels on Stamps, Christmas Stamps, Monaco, New Issues 2015, Religion on Stamps, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
Christmas stamp issues are very important among philatelists from around the world. This theme has become traditional and the philatelic
By William Cochrane|2017-10-11T09:19:36+11:00Oct 8, 2015|Animals on Stamps, British Empire, Channel Islands, George VI, German Occupation, King George VI, Stamp Curiosities, Stamp Profiles, Topicals or Thematics|
The following note appeared in the "Daily telegraph' in June, 1953: "In a packet of foreign stamps, which his mother