af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | nov 21, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Fiume, now known as Rijeka, has a rich postal history that reflects its complex geopolitical situation over the years. Here are five points summarizing its postal history and the issuance of its first stamps: 1. Fiume, located on the Adriatic coast, had a strategic...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | nov 19, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Burma (Socialist Republic of the union of Burma) celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union in 1949. They did so by issuing a stamp depicting a carrier pigeon with a letter. Todays stamp is a mint copy of this 15 Rupee stamp.
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | nov 18, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Iceland celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union in 1974. They did so by issuing a postman putting a letter in a mailbox. Todays stamp is a mint copy of this 20 Krona stamp.
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | nov 18, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Former DDR (German Democratic Republic) celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union in 1949. They did so by issuing a stamp depicting the Globe and a carrier pigeon with a letter. Todays stamp is a mint copy of this 50 pfennig stamp. CV is 14...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | nov 17, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Sarawak (northern part of Kalimantan – former Borneo) celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union in 1949. They did so by issuing a stamp depicting the Globe twice, a ship, and an airplane. Todays stamp is a mint copy of the 15 cent issue from...
